# Dewpoint vs. relative humidity

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [July 13, 2010, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dewpoint-vs-relative-humidity/546539 "2010-07-13T15:46:30Z")\
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> [@Napier](#):
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> If you avoid flat water surfaces, for example high in the atmosphere or in a cloud chamber or condensation nuclei counter, you can get a good deal higher than 100% RH.

True, though, none of those are particularly good examples of what one would experience with everyday weather. 🙂

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