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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The air is forecast to be extremely dry, with relative humidities under 10% through Friday.
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Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
In combination with critically dry vegetation and relative humidity down to 2%, elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will continue through late Thursday.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
On Tuesday, warm weather with afternoon temperatures in the high 60s to low 70s, as well as low relative humidity levels in the teens and single digits, will add to the high fire risk.
—Amy Graff, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Use a hygrometer to track your home's relative humidity.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
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Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
In combination with critically dry vegetation and relative humidity down to 2%, elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will continue through late Thursday.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
On Tuesday, warm weather with afternoon temperatures in the high 60s to low 70s, as well as low relative humidity levels in the teens and single digits, will add to the high fire risk.
—Amy Graff, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Use a hygrometer to track your home's relative humidity.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Relative humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relative%20humidity. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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