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>Say 20�C with 50% ... reduce temp to 10�C then RH goes to 25%.

"A useful rule of thumb is that the maximum absolute humidity doubles for every 20 °F (11.1 °C) increase in temperature. Thus, the relative humidity will drop by a factor of 2 for each 20 °F (11.1 °C) increase in temperature, assuming conservation of absolute moisture. For example, in the range of normal temperatures, air at 70 °F (21.1 °C) and 50% relative humidity will become saturated if cooled to 50°F (10 °C), its dewpoint and 40 °F (4.4 °C) air at 80% relative humidity warmed to 70 °F (21.1 °C) will have a relative humidity of only 29% and feel dry. By comparison, a relative humidity between 40% and 60% is considered healthy and comfortable in comfort controlled environments (ASHRAE Standard 55 - see thermal comfort)."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relative_humidity

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