Relative humidity is not a good way to tell if we have muggy air on the way. Here’s why. The key word in relative humidity is ...

Dew point and relative humidity, two terms that have floated around many weather forecasts over the years. What exactly do they mean and when are they best used to describe the conditions outside? Let ...

Humidity - arguably the most important factor in deciphering how pleasant a day will be. We all know 90 degrees with high humidity and 90 degrees with no humidity is a different ball game. The ...

Meteorologist Ray Petelin joined the KDKA Weather Team in October 2018, but is no stranger to the weather in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. He has been forecasting in Pittsburgh since 2011 and ...

Wondering what humidity is comfortable? While we often give a great deal of thought to heating our homes in the winter and cooling them down in the summer, we may not realize just how crucial ...

Iowans are no strangers to warmer days that come with the sensation of feeling sticky. But what’s the reason for it? Here’s what to look for the next time you’re looking at the weather forecast. What ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Most summer days, you hear us talk about “humidity” when describing how the air feels. While many people are familiar with the term relative humidity — the percentage of water vapor in ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Despite how it sounds, relative humidity isn’t a great measure of how humid it feels outside. That’s why, when it’s muggy, meteorologists talk about dew point temperature instead.

Every summer, I get asked this question: "Why don't you use relative humidity? I don't care about the dew point." The thing is - you should care about the dew point more. The dew point is quite ...

Some people love humidity, while others absolutely cannot stand it. While it might be a perk or a minor inconvenience for some while on vacation, it can be a deal breaker or even a health hazard for ...