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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According to Hancock, most common houseplants come from tropical rainforests where relative humidity stays above 60%.
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Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
As a result, relative humidity will be low, leading to a moderate to high wildfire danger across the region, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
Keep the relative humidity at 40 to 50 percent to prevent problems from too much moisture.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Red flag warnings were not issued because forecasters were less confident that strong winds would gust through the cities in the afternoon, when relative humidities are expected to be the lowest.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
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Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
As a result, relative humidity will be low, leading to a moderate to high wildfire danger across the region, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
Keep the relative humidity at 40 to 50 percent to prevent problems from too much moisture.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Red flag warnings were not issued because forecasters were less confident that strong winds would gust through the cities in the afternoon, when relative humidities are expected to be the lowest.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Relative humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relative%20humidity. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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