Least Humid States 2022

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Our Methodology View all articles Environment > Least Humid States 2026 Weather Least Humid States 2026

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State	Average Dew Point (°F)↓	Average Relative Humidity
	Hawaii	65.2	73.3%
	Florida	62.7	74.5%
	Louisiana	58.3	74%
	Mississippi	55.6	73.6%
	Alabama	54.0	71.6%
	Texas	53.6	64.9%
	Georgia	53.4	71.1%
	South Carolina	51.6	69.1%
	Arkansas	50.7	70.9%
	North Carolina	50.4	70.6%
	Tennessee	48.4	69.4%
	Virginia	47.3	68.7%
	Oklahoma	46.8	64%
	Kentucky	46.6	70.3%
	Delaware	45.8	70.9%
	Missouri	45.4	69.2%
	Maryland	45.2	68.8%
	California	44.2	61%
	Kansas	43.6	65.7%
	Indiana	43.0	72%
	West Virginia	42.8	69.7%
	Illinois	42.7	70.9%
	New Jersey	42.4	68.5%
	Ohio	42.0	71.5%
	Rhode Island	41.6	71.4%
	Pennsylvania	40.9	69.6%
	Connecticut	40.7	69.2%
	Massachusetts	39.9	71.1%
	Iowa	39.8	72.4%
	Washington	39.7	71.4%
	New York	39.4	70.7%
	Oregon	39.0	68.6%
	Michigan	38.0	72.1%
	Nebraska	37.9	65.8%
	Wisconsin	37.1	71.6%
	New Hampshire	36.2	70.4%
	Vermont	35.9	71.7%
	South Dakota	34.6	66.4%
	Maine	34.4	71.7%
	Minnesota	33.9	70.4%
	North Dakota	32.6	70.9%
	Arizona	32.5	38.5%
	Idaho	30.9	62.4%
	New Mexico	30.8	45.9%
	Montana	29.7	60.4%
	Colorado	28.8	54.1%
	Utah	28.6	51.7%
	Nevada	27.5	38.3%
	Wyoming	26.9	57.1%
	Alaska	26.5	77.1%

• While humidity is the better-known term, the related indicator “dew point” actually has a stronger impact on whether a person senses the humidity and the air feels “sticky”.
• For example, Alaska has the highest relative humidity in the US, but the lowest dew point.

Humidity is the concentration of water vapor present in the air. Humidity is a byproduct of the water cycle; as water turns into its gaseous state, water vapor, it begins to fill the air. Atmospheric water vapor also plays an important role in the weather and climate, regulating air temperate by absorbing thermal radiation from the Sun and helping generate precipitation.

Local weathermen typically report relative humidity, a percentage representing the amount of water vapor in the air relative to the maximum amount the air can hold. Temperature determines the humidity capacity of air. As temperatures decrease, air molecules compress and can hold less water vapor. At higher temperatures, the air is capable of holding more water vapor.

Humidity levels affect how temperatures are perceived, as higher levels slow the evaporation of sweat and make it more difficult for bodies to regulate their temperatures, resulting in excessive sweating and increased heart rate and respiration. On the other hand, low humidity can dry skin and allow airborne illnesses to spread more quickly. Most people are the most comfortable at around 30-60% humidity.

Least Humid States in the U.S.

As humidity levels rise as water evaporates, the states with the highest levels of humidity have a significant presence of water. On the other hand, states with large desert landscapes and fewer bodies of water typically have lower humidity levels. States such as Nevada and Arizona have arid climates and are known for their deserts.

The states with the lowest relative humidity are:

Least Humid Cities in the U.S.

The least humid major cities in the United States are:

1. Las Vegas, NV (30.3%)
2. Phoenix, AZ (36.6%)
3. Denver, CO (52.0%)
4. Salt Lake City, UT (55.3%)
5. New York, NY (63.0%)
6. Washington, DC (64.3%)
7. Oklahoma City, OK (64.9%)
8. Dallas, TX (65.4%)
9. Baltimore, MD (65.8%)
10. Hartford, CT (66.0%)

Sources

1. Oh The Humidity. Which State Is The Most Humid? - Forbes
2. Local Climatological Data - NOAA

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