Global Average Humidity
Last updated: February 8, 2026
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The global average relative humidity is approximately 77%. Tropical regions exceed 80%, while deserts like the Sahara average 25%. Humidity affects perceived temperature — 35°C at 70% humidity feels like 45°C.
Why This Average Exists
Humidity data is essential for agriculture, construction, health monitoring, and understanding climate change impacts on human comfort and energy demand.
Factors That Affect Global Average Humidity
- Proximity to water bodies
- Temperature
- Vegetation cover
- Altitude
- Wind patterns
- Season
Methodology & Data Sources
The data presented on this page is compiled from publicly available datasets published by international organizations including the World Bank, World Health Organization (WHO), International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations, NASA, and national statistical agencies.
Global averages are calculated using population-weighted or arithmetic means depending on the metric. Country-level data reflects the most recent available figures, typically from 2023–2024. Where gaps exist, the latest available data point is used.
All figures are subject to revision as source organizations update their datasets. For the most authoritative data, we encourage consulting the original sources linked in the table above.
Further Reading
- Global Average Temperature— 15.0°C °C
- Global Average Rainfall— 990 mm mm/year
- Global Average Water Consumption— 137 L/day liters/day
- Global Average Carbon Footprint— 4.7 tonnes tonnes CO₂/year
- Global Average Ocean Temperature— 17.1°C °C
- Global Average Sea Level Rise— 3.7 mm/yr mm/year
- Global Average CO₂ Emissions Per Capita— 4.7 tonnes tonnes/year
- Global Average Wind Speed— 3.3 m/s m/s