relative humidity
noun
: the ratio of the amount of water vapor actually present in the air to the greatest amount possible at the same temperature
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The heat index is calculated by air temperature and either dew point or relative humidity, according to the NWS.
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2025
The Dragon Bravo Fire grew quickly Saturday night around 10:30 p.m. MST, the National Park Service said in an earlier statement, as winds, hot temperatures and low relative humidity exacerbated conditions in the region.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
This morning, relative humidity recoveries were good at the ridge level at around 60 to 70%, and 40 to 50% at the midslope.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025
Southwest winds of 15 mph to 25 mph and relative humidity as low as 7 percent to 15 percent were forecast.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2025
The Dragon Bravo Fire grew quickly Saturday night around 10:30 p.m. MST, the National Park Service said in an earlier statement, as winds, hot temperatures and low relative humidity exacerbated conditions in the region.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
This morning, relative humidity recoveries were good at the ridge level at around 60 to 70%, and 40 to 50% at the midslope.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025
Southwest winds of 15 mph to 25 mph and relative humidity as low as 7 percent to 15 percent were forecast.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
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“Relative humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relative%20humidity. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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