humidity

noun

hu·mid·i·ty hyü-ˈmi-də-tē

yü-

plural humidities

Synonyms of humidity next

: a moderate degree of wetness especially of the atmosphere compare relative humidity

Example Sentences

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 Sunny skies, light winds, and low humidity will provide the perfect combination today. —

Kxas-tv (nbc5), Dallas News, 17 May 2023 Those winds will significantly lower the humidity as dew points drop into the 30s, which is comfortable. —

Matthew Rogers, Washington Post, 16 May 2023 Bamboo is known for its ability to wick moisture, reduce humidity, and stretch while retaining a soft feel. —

Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2023 The new smart speaker looks just like the original but has excellent sound quality and new temperature and humidity sensors. —

Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 11 May 2023 Wet bulb globe temperature combines air temperature, humidity and radiant heat from the playing field in its measurement. —

Stephanie Kuzydym, courier-journal.com, 10 May 2023 The small pink spotting can be most severe during prolonged periods of rain and consecutive days of dense fog and high humidity. —

Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2023 How Video Game Movies Get Made, author Luke Owen reveals that the movie was filmed in rural China, where the cast and crew, already impacted by the heat and humidity, also suffered from food poisoning for a majority of filming. —

Keith Langston And Randall Colburn, EW.com, 6 May 2023 For two hours Kasumba will lift, jump, twist and punch in the rain or in draining humidity. —

Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2023 See More

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