Winter is upon us, and snow is on everyone’s mind. Ever wonder what factors contribute to the type of snow you see? Read on ...

Cool-mist humidifiers can help with coughs and congestion brought on by winter colds. Empty the tank and dry the humidifier ...

Every amphibian owner knows that there are some things they must get right when they care for their pets. Maintaining the appropriate humidity levels is one of the most important. It’s crucial to do ...

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 ...

The first major heat wave of summer has enveloped much of the midwestern and eastern U.S. in a brutal “dome” of record temperatures and high humidity. The dome phenomenon happens when weather ...

Some hot days feel even worse thanks to high humidity, trapped heat and dew points. Cities are especially vulnerable. By Nazaneen Ghaffar Nazaneen Ghaffar is a reporter on The Times’s weather team. It ...

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 ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — With dry winter air plus cold and flu season in full swing, a humidifier can be essential to better skin, sleep, and overall health. When you turn on the heat in your house, it ...

The short answer is both terms are different and describe different things about moisture in the air. The dew point is another temperature value. It is the temperature air needs to cool to become ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Christine Ro is a journalist covering science and development. 50°C (122°F) is a staggeringly high temperature. Yet Avikal ...