dew point

noun

Definition of dew point

: the temperature at which a vapor (such as water) begins or would begin to condense

Examples of dew point in a Sentence

It's 78° outside and the dew point is 63°.

Recent Examples on the Web

Riding a modest southeast wind flow, dew points rose as high as 78 at Peru and 77 at Morris and Joliet. — Tom Skilling, chicagotribune.com, "Steamy Fourth could feature natural fireworks," 3 July 2018 Humid air will filter back into the region Sunday night and Monday, gradually raising dew points to the low 70s. — Tom Skilling, chicagotribune.com, "Tropical air to return to start the workweek," 7 July 2018 High temperatures Wednesday will be in the 80s and the dew point will drop through the 50s. — Gary Lessor, courant.com, "Possible Lingering Storms As Overnight Cold Front Cools Things Off Wednesday," 10 July 2018 With temperatures in the 90s, and dew points rising to nearly 70 degrees, clouds are expected to build through the day. — Tom Skilling, chicagotribune.com, "Clouds to return as heat, humidity levels rise," 8 July 2018 Combined with high temperatures, high dew points lead to extreme heat index. — Angela Fritz, Washington Post, "Denver just tied its all-time temperature record. This heat wave is just getting started.," 29 June 2018 With dew points forecast to remain in the 50s, temperatures Sunday afternoon are slated to soar to near 90 degrees across portions of the metro area. — Tom Skilling, chicagotribune.com, "Tropical air to return to start the workweek," 7 July 2018 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. — Tom Skilling, chicagotribune.com, "Warm and muggy through Monday, then comfortably cooler," 14 July 2018 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. — Gary Lessor, courant.com, "Connecticut Weather For Thursday, July 12, 2018 By Gary Lessor," 11 July 2018

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