Dew point

The dew point is the temperature at which the humidity of a gas, such as air, condenses (liquefies) to form water droplets.

The dew point principle

The dew point is a thermodynamic specification of a gas that depends on its relative humidity. The higher the humidity of the gas, the higher the dew point (in degrees Celsius).

When the dew point of the air is reached at a high altitude, hydrometeors form. When this point is reached locally by objects, water condenses in the form of dew (or frost, hoar frost, black ice) on the surface of these objects (plants, furniture, etc.).