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

Synonyms

• damp
• dampness
• moistness
• moisture

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Red flag warnings issued amid high winds in the West A combination of low humidity, dry conditions and high winds led authorities to issue red flag warnings across western Texas, eastern New Mexico as well as parts of Colorado and Kansas. —Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024

Wet cellars bring higher humidity, which increases the evaporation rate of alcohol, resulting in richer, smoother, rounder flavors and an aroma that tends to be more intense and complex due to the slower aging process and acceleration of wood extracts. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024

The humidity is sometimes even lower than what Condon posits: Studies have shown cabin humidity can be as low as 2 percent. —Sara Button, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024

This measure incorporates elements such as wind speed, air temperature and humidity. —Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing humidity

• absolute humidity
• relative humidity

Kids Definition

humidity

noun

hu·​mid·​i·​ty hyü-ˈmid-ət-ē 

yü-

plural humidities

: moisture, dampness

especially : the amount of moisture in the air

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