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humidityQuantity of water vapour in a given volume of the atmosphere (absolute humidity), or the ratio of the amount of water vapour in the atmosphere to the saturation value at the same temperature (relative humidity). At dew point the relative humidity is 100% and the air is said to be saturated. Condensation (the conversion of vapour to liquid) may then occur. Relative humidity is measured by various types of hygrometer. |
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| Red-flag warnings had been posted for much of Southern California due to the siege of gusty north and northeast winds and low humidities. He observed that slightly different temperatures and humidities lead to radically different outcomes, such as long needles instead of thin flakes. At this time, relative humidities in this layer are > 90%, indicating that snow growth is likely (Fig. |
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