What is Continental Air Mass?
A continental air mass is a large body of air that forms over land, characterized by dry conditions due to the lack of moisture from oceans or large water bodies.
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The percentage of water vapor in the air relative to the maximum amount of water vapor the air can hold at a given temperature.
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