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Dewpoint vs Humidity - What's the difference?

dewpoint | humidity |

As nouns the difference between dewpoint and humidity

is that dewpoint is (weather) while humidity is dampness, especially that of the air.

dewpoint

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (weather)

    • humidity

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • dampness, especially that of the air.
  • the amount of water vapour in the air.

    • Derived terms

    * absolute humidity * relative humidity * specific humidity

    Related terms

    * humid * humidifier * humidify * dew point * hygrometer

    See also

    * ("humidity" on Wikipedia)