Definition of dew point
: the temperature at which a vapor (such as water) begins or would begin to condense
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Examples of dew point in a Sentence
It's 78° outside and the dew point is 63°.
Recent Examples of dew point from the Web
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Afternoon highs should cluster near 90 degrees Sunday and, coupled with dew points in the 70s, peak afternoon heat indexes should reach the middle and upper 90s.
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High pressure will bring mostly sunny skies and very low humidity Thursday with the dew point in the lower 50s and temperatures in the upper 70s to the mid-80s, perfect for a trip to the shoreline or just about any other outdoor activity.
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Confidence: High Tomorrow night: As winds come more from the south, humidity makes more of a comeback with dew points climbing to near or past 60.
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The humidity has added to the discomfort, with dew points reaching the 70s on several days.
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Readings from Nebraska to western Missouri climbed to the mid and upper 90s on Thursday, with dew points reaching the low 70s in spots.
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Ingram also came up with the then-marker of the Arizona monsoon season's start: three consecutive days with a dew point above 55 degrees.
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Which, with dew points still generally in the 50s, isn’t all that bad.
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Humidity levels will be high with dew points in the 70s.
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First Known Use of dew point
1826
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Definition of dew point for English Language Learners
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: the temperature at which the moisture in the air forms visible drops of water : the temperature at which dew forms
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Definition of dew point for Students
: the temperature at which the moisture in the air begins to turn to dew
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