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The Most Humid Cities in America: From Tropical Shores to Coastal Fog

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#20. Gainesville, Florida: With 72.5% average relative humidity, this  Florida city experiences extreme weather conditions like hurricanes in  summer.

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#19. Green Bay, Wisconsin: At 72.8%, Green Bay's humid continental climate brings severe temperature variations between seasons.

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#18. Dubuque, Iowa: Also at 72.8%, Dubuque's location on the  Iowa-Wisconsin border subjects it to extreme weather conditions and  thunderstorms.

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#17. Waterloo, Iowa: At 73%, Waterloo faces the effects of southerly  winds from the Gulf of Mexico and moisture released by cornfields.

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#16. Grand Forks, North Dakota: With 73.1%, Grand Forks' location in the  Red River Valley leads to frequent wet cycles and increased humidity.

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#15. Daytona Beach, Florida: At 73.3%, Daytona Beach's coastal position and heat waves contribute to high humidity levels.

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#14. Jackson, Mississippi: Also at 73.3%, Jackson's interior location causes extreme heat and humidity in summers.

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#13. Eugene, Oregon: With 73.5%, Eugene benefits from the Pacific  Ocean's cooling effect but experiences rising temperatures due to  climate change.

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#12. Rochester, Minnesota: At 73.8%, Rochester faces harsh cold winters and hot summers, influenced by climate change.

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#11. Baton Rouge, Louisiana: With 73.8%, Baton Rouge experiences higher  humidity than Florida cities due to its geography and low elevation.

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#10. Houston, Texas: At 74.1%, Houston survives intense weather events like Hurricane Harvey and flash-freezes.

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#9. Victoria, Texas: With 74.6%, Victoria's position along the Gulf of Mexico exposes it to tropical moisture.

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#8. New Orleans, Louisiana: Also at 74.6%, New Orleans is vulnerable to heat waves, floods, and rising sea levels.

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#7. Brownsville, Texas: With 74.8%, Brownsville's humid heat index surpasses 100 F during warm months.

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#6. Corpus Christi, Texas: At 75.2%, Corpus Christi faces tropical moisture from the Gulf of Mexico.

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#5. Olympia, Washington: With 75.9%, Olympia experiences changing weather patterns due to climate change and wildfires.

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#4. Lake Charles, Louisiana: At 76.0%, Lake Charles endures subtropical conditions with oppressive heat.

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#3. Galveston, Texas: With 76.2%, Galveston's island location and humidity levels are influenced by the Gulf of Mexico.

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#2. Port Arthur, Texas: At 76.6%, Port Arthur faces severe storms, floods, and coastal erosion, causing climate refugees.

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#1. San Francisco, California: Topping the list with 77.8%, San  Francisco's coastal position and climate change contribute to its  extreme humidity.

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