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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For best uptake, apply fertilizer in the early morning or late afternoon, when cooler temperatures and higher humidity will help support absorption.
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Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
Not only is heat building in but also humidity.
—Rachael Jay, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Despite my massive appreciation for the season, spring has a major drawback in my book—higher temperatures and humidity.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
The National Weather Service said north winds could gust to 50 mph and humidity could drop as low as 7%, creating conditions that could rapidly spread wildfires through Monday evening.
—Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
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Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
Not only is heat building in but also humidity.
—Rachael Jay, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Despite my massive appreciation for the season, spring has a major drawback in my book—higher temperatures and humidity.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
The National Weather Service said north winds could gust to 50 mph and humidity could drop as low as 7%, creating conditions that could rapidly spread wildfires through Monday evening.
—Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for humidity
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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humidity. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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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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