Dew Point Calculator

Calculate dew point from temperature and relative humidity, or reverse it back to humidity. Includes comfort scale and Magnus formula reference.

Absolute Humidity
Vapor Pressure
Comfort

Dew Point Comfort Scale

  • Below 10 °CDry and crisp
  • 10–16 °CComfortable
  • 16–20 °CNoticeably humid
  • 20–24 °CMuggy and sticky
  • Above 24 °COppressive

Why Dew Point?

  • Dew point measures the actual moisture in the air
  • It does not change when temperature changes
  • Dew point above 20 °C feels muggy for most people

How to Use the Dew Point Calculator

1

Pick a Direction

Choose humidity to dew point, or the reverse

2

Enter Temperature

Input the current air temperature in Celsius

3

Enter the Known Value

Type relative humidity or dew point as available

4

Read the Results

See the conversion, vapor pressure, and comfort

The Magnus Formula & Dew Point Chart

γ = ln(RH / 100) + (17.27 · T) / (237.7 + T)
Td = (237.7 · γ) / (17.27 − γ)

With T in °C and RH in %. To reverse the calculation, RH = 100 × exp((17.27 × Td)/(237.7 + Td) − (17.27 × T)/(237.7 + T)). Both directions are accurate to about 0.35 °C or 2% RH in everyday ranges.

Dew Point (°C) RH at 20 °C RH at 25 °C RH at 30 °C Feels Like
026%20%15%Very dry
539%31%24%Dry
1052%40%32%Comfortable
1467%53%42%Comfortable
1885%68%54%Humid
22100%83%66%Muggy
2699%80%Oppressive

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How is dew point calculated?

Dew point is calculated from air temperature and relative humidity using the Magnus-Tetens formula: first compute γ = ln(RH/100) + (17.27 × T)/(237.7 + T), then Td = (237.7 × γ)/(17.27 − γ). This calculator applies the formula instantly as you type, accurate to about 0.35 °C between −40 °C and +50 °C.

What is a good dew point for indoors?

For indoor comfort, aim for a dew point between about 7 °C and 16 °C, which corresponds to 30–60% relative humidity at typical room temperatures. Below a 7 °C dew point the air feels dry (increasing static and dry skin); above 16 °C it feels humid and condensation risk on cold surfaces rises.

Why is dew point better than relative humidity?

Relative humidity depends on temperature: the same moist air shows 50% RH at 20 °C but only 25% RH at 30 °C. Dew point measures the actual moisture content, so it stays constant as temperature changes. That is why dew point is the standard way to compare humidity across different times and places.

At what dew point does it feel muggy?

Most people notice mugginess once the dew point exceeds 18–20 °C. A dew point above 24 °C feels oppressive and can be dangerous during physical activity, because sweat evaporates poorly. Below 10 °C the air feels crisp and dry regardless of the relative humidity reading.

Can I calculate dew point from wet-bulb temperature?

Yes — this page accepts air temperature plus either relative humidity or dew point. If you only have a wet-bulb reading, convert it first: e ≈ e_w − 0.00066 × (1 + 0.00115 × Tw) × P × (T − Tw), where e_w is saturation vapor pressure at the wet-bulb temperature. Then RH = 100 × e / es and enter the result here.