Why is dewpoint never higher than the temperature of the air?

Question

Please Explain.

Thank you!

Answer 1

GEEZ!!! I'M NOT A WEATHER FORTUNE TELLER!!!!! (hysterically sobs)

Answer 2

Dew point is the temp at which dew forms. If the dew point is 60, and the temp is 60, then the humidity is 100% and the air is saturated. Just like if you fill a glass with water and the glass can't hold one more drop because it will overflow, same with the atmosphere. That is why the dew point can't be higher than the temp. Same concept. I hope I helped

Answer 3

When the dew point is the same as the ambient temperature it is humidity condensates into dew or rain.  Rain or dew will dry out the air, lowering the relative humidity and dew point.  Ergo, the dew point cannot exceed the ambient temperature.