How does air movement affect evaporation?

The energy available causes water to either evaporate or sublimate into the air; the amount of evaporation decreases as you move away from the boiling point and decreases even more when you increase the amount of water vapor in the air. The more readily available the air is to take in water molecules, the drier it is; we can see and feel this in humidex cases, where the air feels warmer than it actually is because the humidity of the air does not readily accept more water vapor.

This is why it feels cooler on a hot summer day when there's a breeze; it's not actually any cooler; it's just allowing your sweat to evaporate more freely. Now, if the wind is blowing and it moves the most humid air (the air directly above the liquid water) and replaces it with air that is less humid. Now the air will accept more water vapor, allowing the water to evaporate easier.

Air movement affects evaporation by increasing the rate of evaporation. When air moves over a liquid surface, it disrupts the layer of air immediately above the liquid, known as the boundary layer. This disruption reduces the concentration of water vapor molecules near the surface, creating a steeper concentration gradient between the liquid and the air. As a result, more water molecules evaporate from the liquid into the surrounding air. Additionally, air movement helps to carry away the water vapor molecules that have evaporated, preventing them from saturating the air and allowing for continued evaporation. Overall, increased air movement enhances the process of evaporation by promoting greater diffusion of water vapor from the liquid into the atmosphere.