humidity
noun
hu·mid·i·ty
hyü-ˈmi-də-tē 
yü-
plural humidities
: a moderate degree of wetness especially of the atmosphere compare relative humidity
Examples of humidity in a Sentence
the humidity of the region
It's not the heat that will get you—it's the humidity.
The temperature is 67 degrees with humidity at 75 percent.
an area of low humidity
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Forecasters were expecting a cold front to push into the region, raising humidity levels but also causing some gusts Monday night.
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Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
The warning for the Ventura area cited humidity as low as 10% and strong Santa Ana winds from the northeast.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Unlike typical droughts, which can develop over extended periods, flash droughts emerge due to a combination of high temperatures, low humidity, intense sunlight, and strong winds, which speed up the drying of soils and vegetation.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Maximize humidity: If possible, increase humidity around the tree by using a humidifier or placing a shallow pan of water nearby.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
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Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
The warning for the Ventura area cited humidity as low as 10% and strong Santa Ana winds from the northeast.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Unlike typical droughts, which can develop over extended periods, flash droughts emerge due to a combination of high temperatures, low humidity, intense sunlight, and strong winds, which speed up the drying of soils and vegetation.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Maximize humidity: If possible, increase humidity around the tree by using a humidifier or placing a shallow pan of water nearby.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humidity. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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humidity
noun
hu·mid·i·ty
hyü-ˈmid-ət-ē
yü-
plural humidities
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humidity
noun
hu·mid·i·ty
hyü-ˈmid-ət-ē, yü-
plural humidities
: a moderate degree of wetness especially of the atmosphere see absolute humidity, relative humidity
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