WellMakeItSomehow t1_j2lrid4 wrote on January 2, 2023 at 6:49 AM

Reply to comment by uber_snotling in Does cold temperature make vistas more 'crisp' looking? by colorado_hick

Isn't the RH already independent of the temperature? So 50% RH at 20 C would yield the same bext as 50% RH at -10 C. Do the lower temperatures also imply a lower RH?

citylikeAMradio t1_j2lup6q wrote on January 2, 2023 at 7:28 AM

No, you're thinking of absolute humidity.

Lower (higher) temperature for the same amount of water vapor results in higher (lower) relative humidity.

WellMakeItSomehow t1_j2lxsj9 wrote on January 2, 2023 at 8:08 AM

Right, if it gets colder, that doesn't mean there's less water in the air. That makes sense, thank you.

Sirkelsag t1_j2nssqc wrote on January 2, 2023 at 6:33 PM

Sounds like you got it backwards. If it gets colder, it means there will be less water/humidity in the air. Colder air will be "dryer" then warmer air.Its why your skin and lips tend to dry out when your outside in the winter, if that helps your imagination.
Edit.. oh right just noticed the comment below, heh