Sunday, August 9, 2026

Dew Point thresholds. Posting this to save it.

 

Comfort Thresholds by Dew Point

Meteorologists and health experts use specific dew point ranges to categorize comfort levels. These thresholds remain consistent regardless of the outside temperature. 

Dew Point RangeComfort LevelPhysical Sensation
Below 50°F (10°C)Dry / ComfortableAir feels crisp; sweat evaporates instantly.  Very low dew points (<40°F) may feel harsh or dry out skin.
50°F – 55°F (10–13°C)PleasantIdeal for most people; moisture is barely noticeable. 
55°F – 60°F (13–16°C)NoticeableAir begins to feel slightly humid; "sticky" evenings may occur. 
60°F – 65°F (16–18°C)Muggy / UncomfortableDistinctly humid; sweat evaporation slows; physical activity feels more strenuous. 
65°F – 70°F (18–21°C)OppressiveVery muggy; air feels heavy; significant difficulty cooling down. 
Above 70°F (21°C)Tropical / DangerousExtremely oppressive; sweat barely evaporates; high risk of heat stress during exertion. 

2 comments:

michigan doug said...

Dew point is 68 right now and predicted to get up to 72, so yay me.

Carteach said...

I never took the time to understand the relationship of temperature, humidity, and dewpoint. It was always simple... 'Shut up and get it done anyway'. Now it matters more to me.