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Dew Point and Temperature Spread

Also: dewpoint, temperature dew point spread

The dew point is the temperature at which air becomes saturated; a small gap between temperature and dew point signals high humidity and the chance of fog or low clouds.

“The dew point, given in degrees, is the temperature at which the air can hold no more moisture.”
FAA-H-8083-25C · Chapter 12, Temperature/Dew Point Relationship

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