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Dew Point Calculator.

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Formula Used

Uses the Magnus-Tetens approximation (Alduchov & Eskridge 1996 coefficients): γ = ln(RH/100) + 17.625·T / (243.04 + T). Wet-bulb uses Stull's (2011) empirical formula. Valid for −20°C to 50°C, 5–99% RH.

About Dew Point

What is dew point?

The dew point is the temperature at which a given parcel of air must be cooled, at constant pressure, for water vapor to condense into liquid water. When air temperature falls to the dew point, relative humidity reaches 100% and dew, fog, or clouds form.

Dew point vs relative humidity

Relative humidity changes whenever the temperature changes — even if the actual moisture content stays the same. Dew point is an absolute measure of moisture: a dew point of 20°C means the same amount of water vapor whether the air temperature is 25°C or 35°C. Meteorologists prefer dew point for this reason.

Comfort guide

Dew points below 10°C feel dry and crisp. Between 10–16°C is comfortable. Above 18°C starts to feel sticky. Above 21°C (70°F) is oppressive for most people. Above 24°C can be dangerous for prolonged outdoor activity.

Tips

  • Switch modes to solve for any one of the three variables.
  • A dew point above 21°C (70°F) feels oppressive to most people.
  • Dew point cannot exceed air temperature (RH would exceed 100%).
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