– dew point. I know over 65 dew point is gross. But why?

Question

– dew point. I know over 65 dew point is gross. But why?

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

The Dew Point is the temperature in which water stops evaporating and starts condensing.

Once the Dew Point passes 65, it starts getting close to the resting temperature of your skin (which can be much lower than our core temp). The closer to the Dew Point your skin temp is, the longer it takes water to evaporate. Since evaporation reduces temperature and removes water, high dew points will feel warmer and more swampy.