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 Santa Anas often bring triple-digit temperatures and a relative humidity below 10%, leading to drier fuel that can ignite more easily.
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Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
The weather service predicted offshore winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and daytime relative humidity as low as 10%, according to the weather service.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
In addition to the museum’s emergency staffing, preparations for Hurricane Milton included a full generator for its chiller plant, a type of centralized cooling system for buildings that would help maintain industry standards for temperature control and relative humidity.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 10 Oct. 2024
The heat index is calculated with a complex equation that factors in relative humidity and air temperature.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2024
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Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
The weather service predicted offshore winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and daytime relative humidity as low as 10%, according to the weather service.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
In addition to the museum’s emergency staffing, preparations for Hurricane Milton included a full generator for its chiller plant, a type of centralized cooling system for buildings that would help maintain industry standards for temperature control and relative humidity.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 10 Oct. 2024
The heat index is calculated with a complex equation that factors in relative humidity and air temperature.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2024
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“Relative humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relative%20humidity. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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