Meteorologist Paul Douglas answers reader questions about the weather and other natural phenomena every couple of weeks.

Mike Moss: Relative humidity is not related to temperature and dew point in quite that direct a manner, although they certainly are interdependent quantities. There are some online calculators that ...

Noel Kirkpatrick is an editor and writer based in Tacoma, Washington. He covers many topics, including animals, science, and the environment. Complaining about the humidity is a go-to conversation ...

You might check the forecast and see 40% relative humidity in the afternoon, then step outside and feel sticky and ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Many people around Pittsburgh are used to using "relative humidity" to determine how muggy it may, or may not, feel. Using relative humidity is not the best way to do it. While ...

When a meteorologist or a dedicated weather weenie hears the “90-degree heat with 90 percent humidity” refrain he or she winces and wants to say something like, “It never happens here. Let me teach ...

Humidity has been a part of weather forecasts for as long as we’ve gotten our news over the air. At the beginning of most weather forecasts, our friendly neighborhood weatherperson tells us the sky ...

It’s not too hard to find the words to describe New Hampshire’s weather over the past few days. Some words come to mind like oppressive, sticky, tropical, clammy and sweaty.Simply put, it’s humid. But ...

The article discussed humidity's impact on comfort, measuring methods, and its role in weather patterns. It explained the difference between absolute and relative humidity, sources of humidity, and ...

I love getting your questions, and I got a great one from Steve! He asks: It's pouring rain, but the outdoor humidity gauge says 74% relative humidity. How's that possible? Shouldn't it be 100%? This ...

This explainer outlines how indoor plants raise surrounding humidity and why placement changes outcomes. It describes ...

New research finds indoor relative humidity between 40 and 60 percent is associated with relatively lower rates of COVID-19 infections and deaths, while indoor conditions outside this range are ...