If water boils at 100 degrees C then why do we see steam when we shower/wash our hands sometimes?

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If water boils at 100 degrees C then why do we see steam when we shower/wash our hands sometimes?

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It’s just evaporated water, not steam. When warm moist air mixes with the surrounding cold air, the water can condense into what is basically a small cloud. That’s why it usually happens when it’s rather cold.

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