Condensation is when water vapor accumulates on a cold surface. Why, when it is cold outside, does moisture not condense onto surfaces?

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Condensation is when water vapor accumulates on a cold surface. Why, when it is cold outside, does moisture not condense onto surfaces?

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As temp drops, it also reduces moisture holding capacity of air, now coming back to your question, if the surface is cold it will also reduce temperature of surrounding air and as a result moisture will accumulate on that surface for example a glass of cold water.

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