The dew point temperature is related to the amount of relative humidity in the air, in the Caribean it is often above 70 degrees.
2006-07-03 13:37:40 · 5 answers · asked by Jorge Z 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
Death valley experiences dewpoints approaching 90 degrees F....yep. This is where I usually rant about the 'dry heat' nonsense you always hear about desert climates.
In 1999, I remember seeing some surface obs in Iowa indicating dewpoints from 82-86F. Several factors here...a strong capping inversion preventing convection and mixing...plenty of surface moisture - in the soil and vegetation (cornfields come to mind)...and soil/vegetation temps high enough to sustain the vapor pressure.
You could probably find the highest dewpoints in deserts near very warm water...i.e. the persian gulf.
2006-07-03 14:43:12 · answer #1 · answered by Ethan 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I've seen as high as 81 in Chicago in 1999. The world record is the mid 80s I believe but the US record shouldn't be far off.
2006-07-03 13:42:16 · answer #2 · answered by Isles1015 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We've had a dew point of 95 in Texas. I lived in the Carribbean. Are you sure that's correct?
2006-07-03 15:04:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
google it
2006-07-03 13:40:55 · answer #4 · answered by ryno 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
look it up
2006-07-03 13:41:54 · answer #5 · answered by Hot Pants 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋