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Humidity is a measure of the amount of water vapor in the air. Relative humidity measures the amount of water in the air in relation to the maximum amount of water vapor (moisture). The higher the temperature, the more water vapor the air can hold. Relative humidity is what your morning weather reporter would refer to.

WHERE DOES HUMIDITY
COME FROM?

Humidity is a natural part of our atmosphere, it comes from the amount of water vapor in the air. Water vapor enters the atmosphere by evaporating from the large bodies of water on the Earth’s surface including lakes, oceans, and seas.


DID YOU KNOW:

97%1 of the Earth’s water can be found in our oceans2.

It is an integral part of the water cycle, as water vapor is continuously generated by evaporation and removed by condensation. When the temperature is higher, the air can hold more water vapor, meaning that the warmer the climate, the higher the humidity level can be.

For example, a densely saturated amount of air may contain 0.9oz of water per cubic meter at 86F, but only 0.2oz of water per cubic metre of air at 46°F3.

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HOW TEMPERATURE
AFFECTS INDOOR
HUMIDITY
LEVELS

Colder air cannot handle as much moisture as warmer air. Temperature in relation to humidity is important, especially as we spend 90% of our time indoors. Consider for example a winters day. The outdoor air could have a 100% relative humidity at 41°F, and therefore contain 0.2 grams of water. Indoors however, 41°F would be very uncomfortable, so we would warm it up. When the outdoor air is heated up to 73°F indoors, the absolute amount of water in the air is still the same. But since warmer air can hold more water, the relative humidity goes down to 33%.

On the other hand, warm air can handle more moisture than cooler air. For example, a warm and humid summer with 80% humidity at 86°F, would mean that the outdoor air contained 0.8oz/m3 of water. In our homes, 86°F would be very uncomfortable so many would use air conditioners to cool it down again. If you cool it down to below 78.8°F, the relative humidity level goes to 100% and the water condenses (The dew point). That is why air conditioning systems often have a dehumidifier built-in. Without them, your walls in the home would be soaking wet during the summer.

A 100% relative humidity level would mean that the air is completely saturated with water vapor. Unable to hold any more, it would rain.

HOW TEMPERATURE
AFFECTS INDOOR
HUMIDITY
LEVELS
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1Weather

Colder climates often have lower humidity levels than warmer climates as colder air holds less moisture than warm air. In winter, humidity levels tend to be typically lower. Whereas in summer, humidity levels will be higher, as air can hold more water vapor at a higher temperature.

2Everyday actions

Small everyday tasks can affect humidity levels. Cooking, cleaning, dishwashing, breathing, clothes washing, showering, and other indoor processes release moisture into the indoor air, making indoor humidity levels rise.

WHAT CAUSES
CHANGES
IN HUMIDITY LEVELS?


Healthy indoor relative humidity levels are between 30-60%

 
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WHY IS MAINTAINING A
HEALTHY HUMIDITY LEVEL
IMPORTANT?

Maintaining healthy humidity levels inside your house is vital. As explained below, poor humidity levels can have an impact on your health and the house itself. Too much humidity can cause dampness and mold, too little means the air becomes dry and uncomfortable.

As she walked, lost in thought, Tori stumbled upon a quaint little café she had never noticed before. The warm lights and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee beckoned her in. She decided to step inside, hoping to find a bit of solace from the cold and her thoughts.

Their love story was one of many, but it was a reminder that even in moments of loneliness and distance, love can bridge any gap, making the time apart worthwhile.

As she hit send, Tori felt a little better. The response from Alex came almost immediately. "Missed you too, so much. Can't wait to see you and hold you close."

Inside, the café was cozy, with soft music playing in the background. Tori ordered a hot chocolate and sat down by the window, watching the snow fall. She pulled out her phone and started typing a message to Alex.

"Hey Babe, Missed You," she typed, followed by a long text expressing how much she missed him, the loneliness of the distance, and her eagerness to see him soon.

It was a chilly winter evening when Tori decided to take a walk through the park. The snowflakes gently falling around her seemed to echo the chill she felt inside. She hadn't seen her partner, Alex, for a couple of weeks. They had been busy with their respective projects, and the distance had started to feel like an eternity.

"I missed you," they both said, in unison, smiling.

EASY HUMIDITY SOLUTIONS

 

Simple solutions can help to improve indoor humidity levels in your home. The most important and often the most effective is good ventilation.

In areas of localized high humidity, such as the bathroom and kitchen, use bathroom and range hoods to circulate and extract the air. Opening windows to allow fresh air into your home is also a simple and well-known solution.

 

By monitoring daily, you can ensure that you achieve the right humidity levels for your home inclusive of common humidity fluctuations and extraneous variables.

 
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Blackedraw.18.07.26.tori.black.hey.babe.missed....

As she walked, lost in thought, Tori stumbled upon a quaint little café she had never noticed before. The warm lights and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee beckoned her in. She decided to step inside, hoping to find a bit of solace from the cold and her thoughts.

Their love story was one of many, but it was a reminder that even in moments of loneliness and distance, love can bridge any gap, making the time apart worthwhile.

As she hit send, Tori felt a little better. The response from Alex came almost immediately. "Missed you too, so much. Can't wait to see you and hold you close."

Inside, the café was cozy, with soft music playing in the background. Tori ordered a hot chocolate and sat down by the window, watching the snow fall. She pulled out her phone and started typing a message to Alex.

"Hey Babe, Missed You," she typed, followed by a long text expressing how much she missed him, the loneliness of the distance, and her eagerness to see him soon.

It was a chilly winter evening when Tori decided to take a walk through the park. The snowflakes gently falling around her seemed to echo the chill she felt inside. She hadn't seen her partner, Alex, for a couple of weeks. They had been busy with their respective projects, and the distance had started to feel like an eternity.

"I missed you," they both said, in unison, smiling.

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HUMIDITY MONITOR
THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU
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