Need a better way to check the weather this summer? Try the dew point
Briefly

Meteorologists encourage paying attention to dew point temperature rather than relative humidity to better assess outdoor comfort. Dew point temperature is a crucial measure that indicates moisture in the air. The impact of humidity and temperature on the human body is profound, affecting how hot or comfortable it feels outside. The podcast reflects on these ideas and offers insights into how to better interpret weather conditions during activities, such as running or celebratory events like the Fourth of July.
Meteorologists suggest focusing on dew point temperature instead of relative humidity to understand how the weather affects our comfort outdoors.
Moisture in the air and temperature significantly influence how our body perceives heat when spending time outside.
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