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

Question

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

In: Physics

Answer 1

It does. It’s called “dew”. Dew usually forms in the wee hours of the morning when it’s cold and then evaporates in the sun.