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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Residents can expect winds to be southwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and humidity as low as 20 percent.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2025
The National Weather Service has also issued a red flag warning for much of the state on Friday, which means that a combination of low humidity, warm temperatures and strong winds in the area has formed critical fire weather conditions.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Plus, the humidity definitely boosted the hydration of our skin.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
The low humidity, extreme winds and dry fuels (grasses, shrubbery, trees) will result in critical to extreme wildfire threats Friday, according to the NWS.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2025
The National Weather Service has also issued a red flag warning for much of the state on Friday, which means that a combination of low humidity, warm temperatures and strong winds in the area has formed critical fire weather conditions.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Plus, the humidity definitely boosted the hydration of our skin.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
The low humidity, extreme winds and dry fuels (grasses, shrubbery, trees) will result in critical to extreme wildfire threats Friday, according to the NWS.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humidity. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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humidity
noun
hu·mid·i·ty
hyü-ˈmid-ət-ē
yü-
plural humidities
Medical Definition
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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