How is dew point related to cloud formation?

There are 2 main scientific principles behind the answer to this question. (1) The warmer air is, the more water content (as in mass per volume) it can hold. read more

Simply put, the dew point is the temperature at which clouds will begin to form. So if the dew point is 2 degrees C, and the temperature is 2 degrees C, then you can expect to start to see mist and, given a light wind to mix the water vapour up, some fog. read more

Dew points are related to storms because the higher the dew point,the more likely it is that storms will develop. Dew points 70 andover indicate a better chance for storms. read more

Clouds form when air is cooled below its condensation temperature (dew point). The water vapor in the air condenses around tiny dust or salt particles suspended in the air, forming liquid water droplets, or if the temperature is cold enough, ice crystals (Dunlop and Wilson, 1982, p30). The key to forming clouds is to get air moving upwards. read more