Over 70 million Americans experienced the muggiest summer months on record due to increased humidity from climate change. Numerous cities recorded a high number of uncomfortable days, defined as having average daily dew points of 65 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. This summer showed dew points averaging 6 degrees higher than previous decades in multiple cities, with the overall humidity for the eastern U.S. rising to unprecedented levels. Meteorologists indicated that the summer of 2025 is significantly more humid compared to historical averages, contributing to oppressive heat conditions in many areas.
"Parts of 27 states and Washington, D.C., had a record amount of days that meteorologists call uncomfortable - with average daily dew points of 65 degrees Fahrenheit or higher."
"The summer of 2025 so far has had dew points that average at least 6 degrees higher than the 1951-2020 normals in Washington, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Richmond, Columbus and St. Louis."
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