{"id":97769,"date":"2024-12-03T11:43:32","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T19:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=97769"},"modified":"2024-12-09T11:24:55","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T19:24:55","slug":"most-humid-cities-in-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/most-humid-cities-in-the-us\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Most Humid Cities in the U.S., Ranked"},"content":{"rendered":"

Weather can define a region and its identity. For example, Pacific Northwest cities like <\/span>Seattle, WA<\/span><\/a> are known for their clouds and rain, whereas desert cities such as <\/span>Phoenix, AZ<\/span><\/a> are dry and clear for most of the year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, an often-overlooked aspect of weather is humidity. Humidity plays an important role in influencing how hot the temperature actually feels (the <\/span>heat index<\/span><\/a>); high heat plus high humidity can be very dangerous. People living in the southeastern U.S. know how much humidity can affect daily life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When deciding where to live, understanding how your body adapts to humidity is key. Many people prefer the feeling of dry heat, while others don\u2019t mind the heavier air that comes with high humidity. So, if you\u2019re planning to move somewhere new, read on to discover the most humid cities in the U.S. and see if they\u2019re right for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How we define humidity<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before we dive into the most humid cities, let\u2019s define what humidity is. There are generally <\/span>three ways<\/span><\/a> to measure humidity: relative humidity, absolute humidity, and dew point.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n