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Relative Humidity (RH), is how much water vapor is in the air at a certain time. Humidity, in my opinion, is just another way of saying how much water vapor is in the air.

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Relative humidity typically decreases from noon to 5 PM due to rising air temperatures, which increase the air's capacity to hold moisture. As temperatures rise, the relative humidity can drop even if the absolute amount of moisture in the air remains constant. This results in a lower relative humidity reading in the afternoon compared to midday. The specific difference in relative humidity would depend on the actual temperature and moisture content at those times.


What is the between humidity and relative humidity?

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What is the abbreviation of relative humidity?

The abbreviation for relative humidity is RH.