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What is the difference between dew point and humidity.....

What is the difference between dew point and humidity and what effect does it have on the heat index?

Simple answer; warm air can hold more water than cold air

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»www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/w···0012.htm

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by ghostpainter edited by fire100
last modified: 2005-10-15 08:16:39

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