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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This includes simple measures like measuring wet-bulb globe temperatures—as read by a thermometer covered in a damp cloth to measure relative humidity—on their production floors. Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025 However, forecasters note that the relative humidity at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar will be an uncomfortable 85 percent Saturday and 82 percent Sunday. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025 Afternoon relative humidity values will fall into the 15-25% range by Wednesday. Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025 The region was forecast to see hot conditions, including low relative humidities, an unstable air mass, and temperatures reaching triple digits, according to the Central Oregon Fire Information. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for relative humidity

Word History

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of relative humidity was in 1819

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“Relative humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relative%20humidity. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

relative humidity

noun
: the amount of water vapor actually present in the air compared to the greatest amount possible at the same temperature

Medical Definition

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 compare absolute humidity

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