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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Winds are forecasted to be northeast 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and relative humidity as low as 15%.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2026
Those include temperatures above 77 degrees, dew points above 55 degrees, relative humidity above 50% and any threat of rain or strong winds.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
The tests were conducted in an environment with an air temperature of 72 degrees and relative humidity of 20%.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Winds are expected to be northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph and relative humidity as low as 20%.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2026
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2026
Those include temperatures above 77 degrees, dew points above 55 degrees, relative humidity above 50% and any threat of rain or strong winds.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
The tests were conducted in an environment with an air temperature of 72 degrees and relative humidity of 20%.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Winds are expected to be northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph and relative humidity as low as 20%.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Relative humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relative%20humidity. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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