Two Louisiana Cities Top The Most Humid Cities in The United States
(KNGT-FM) - Living here in Louisiana, we all know that the dog days of summer are the absolute WORST! From the high temperature, the humidity, to the triple-digit heat indexes. It can honestly be BRUTAL during a summer here in South Louisiana.
It has been extremely hot and humid here in Southwest Louisiana over the last few weeks and I began to wonder, what city is the most humid city in the entire United States... The answer may or may not surprise you.
According to a study by Today's Homeowner, the Southern United States makes up well over three-quarters of the list of the Most Humid Cities in the country.
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Cities with the Highest Humidity (According to Today's Homeowner):
- Orlando, FL - 88% Average Annual Relative Humidity
- Jacksonville, FL - 88% Average Annual Relative Humidity
- Fort Myers, FL - 88% Average Annual Relative Humidity
- St. Paul Island, AK - 88% Average Annual Relative Humidity
- Quillayute, WA - 89% Average Annual Relative Humidity
- Houston, TX - 89% Average Annual Relative Humidity
- Corpus Christi, TX - 89% Average Annual Relative Humidity
- Baton Rouge, LA - 89% Average Annual Relative Humidity
- Gainesville, FL - 89% Average Annual Relative Humidity
- Victoria, TX - 90% Average Annual Relative Humidity
- Port Arthur, TX - 90% Average Annual Relative Humidity
- Brownsville, TX - 90% Average Annual Relative Humidity
- Meridian, MS - 90% Average Annual Relative Humidity
- Jackson, MS - 90% Average Annual Relative Humidity
- Lake Charles, LA - 90% Average Annual Relative Humidity
Lake Charles, Jackson, Meridian, Brownsville, and Port Arthur are not necessarily a surprise because of how close each is to the Gulf of Mexico with plenty of port cities.
Top 5 Most Humid Cities
The research provided by Today's Homeowner says the Top 5 MOST humid cities are:
- Lake Charles, LA (90% Humidity)
- Jackson, MS (90% Humidity)
- Meridian, MS (90% Humidity)
- Brownsville, TX (90% Humidity)
- Port Arthur, TX (90% Humidity)
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