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Two South Carolina Cities Are Among The Most Humid Cities In The Nation

Author Debbie Nance

My summer loving friends can’t wait for longer days and warmer weather.  But, sometime in July and August they all start to complain about the heat.  However, it’s worse in some spots because of the dreaded humidity.  So, where is it the worst?  Well, HouseFresh conducted a study to find where we feel the heat the most.  And, two South Carolina cities are among the most humid cities in the nation.

Ok, it shouldn’t surprise us that humidity reigns supreme in Southern states.  However, cities in the South didn’t reach the level of taking the title of most humid city in the country.  That accolade belongs to Honolulu, with 337.1 humid days per year.  But, two spots in the top 20 most humid cities do belong to cities in South Carolina.

So, Charleston, one of our favorite Southern cities to visit, came in at number 14 with 191.8 humid days per year.  Therefore, slightly more than half the days per year in Charleston might be a bit sticky.  But, it’s okay.  Charleston is still charming.  And, after all, we know what we’re getting into climate wise when we decide to go to Charleston.  So, we don’t mind as much.

However, Charleston wasn’t the only South Carolina city to make the top 20 most humid cities in the nation list.  Capital city Columbia, South Carolina came in at number 18 with 147.6 humid days per year.

And, you probably wonder how the rest of the Southern cities ranked.  Of course, there’s plenty in Florida, Texas and Louisiana.  I grew up in Texas and lived in Florida for a year, during which time my car air conditioner broke!   Yes, there’s plenty of humidity there.   Feel free to visit the study at HouseFresh to see the entire list of the most humid cities in the country.  Plus, they also break down humidity from state to state, as well as humid cities across the entire world.

Finally, the study enlightens us about their methodology, analysis from Weather Spark and the differences between relative humidity and dew point.  And, if you are in the mood for a science lesson, go for it!  But, roll your sleeves up and grab your water with humid days ahead in the South.

Historic South Carolina Cities Recognized Nationally For Their Slower Pace Of Life

I just returned to the frigid tundra that is the Carolinas after spending 5 days in the Caribbean sun. And it’s a harsh reality! I’m thankful for the time spent but struggling to get back into the swing of things. And I’m really disliking the 6o degree temperature swing. I’m still craving that island lifestyle. And let’s face it, who among us doesn’t dream of being financially stable enough we can leave the daily grind behind? I always say I wish I could work because I wanted to not because I had to. But I’ll have to win the lottery for that to ever be the case. However, if you’re lucky enough to be able to slow down and enjoy life you’ll be glad to know that not one, not two, not three but FOUR South Carolina towns were named the best to “escape the rat race”.

The Study

This is according to a study by Joy Organics which named the 150 best US Cities at Towns to “Escape The Rat Race”. The towns are in different areas of the Palmetto State, but one thing is for sure they offer a slower pace of life so many of us desire. In contrast, North Carolina only had two places included on the list. We will take the win in this friendly state rivalry this time! JoyOrganics says that the cities and towns on this list are the “most sought-after towns and cities” for “those waiting to distance themselves from the relentless pace of the rat race”.

Keep reading to learn a little more about each of these 4 South Carolina cities to escape the rat race and see where they ranked. You can read the full study by JoyOrganics and see the methodology here. And if you can’t quit your job and move, maybe even a quick weekend trip will be good for your soul!

Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.

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