dry heat

noun

: hot temperatures with little moisture in the air
the desert's dry heat

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Sweating works better to cool you off in dry heat than in humidity. Carmel Wroth, NPR, 2 July 2026 Infrared saunas run meaningfully cooler than traditional Finnish saunas, typically between 120°F and 150°F versus 176°F to 212°F for traditional dry heat. Allison Palmer updated June 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026 But when temperatures climb above 85°F, or there’s an extended period of dry heat, veggies can wilt away or drop their flowers or premature fruit, diminishing or, in the worst case, destroying the harvest. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026 In dry heat, this can be a benefit, as the material pulls moisture away from your body and helps cool you down. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dry heat

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“Dry heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20heat. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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