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

That can mean maintaining the right pressure, temperature, or humidity to keep a chemical stable. —Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024

Some of the leading causes to irregular humidity levels is poor ventilation, your surrounding climate, or home's AC unit. —Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024

Elevated warnings stretch from Massachusetts to Virginia, with humidity levels plummeting to around 30% and gusty winds of nearly 30 mph. —Abc Climate Unit, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024

In dense vegetation and high humidity, simple is more effective. —Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 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