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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Hot air can hold a lot more moisture than cold air, so generally you see condensation when hot air full of moisture cools down and loses its moisture when it touches something cold. When it’s cold outside, the air is also cold and not holding much moisture.

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