could someone explane humidity to me.

[digger1977]

its not something we get a lot of in scotland. i hear folks back from there holiday going on about how nice the weather was but very humid. i'm taking my trip to florida at the start of may and was wondering how humidity would affect my trip.

sorry if i sound dumb. :shrug:

 

[MainStreetMouse]

its not something we get a lot of in scotland. i hear folks back from there holiday going on about how nice the weather was but very humid. i'm taking my trip to florida at the start of may and was wondering how humidity would affect my trip.

sorry if i sound dumb. :shrug:

On a very humid day the air feels different. Thicker I guess is a way to describe it.

If you have been inside in a nice air conditioned room and walk outside on a very humid day you will notice the difference right away. It is like walking into a furnace.

Because the air is thinker it is also a bit harder to breath the air.

I don't think that a May trip wll be too humid, at least not like it would be in July and August.

Gary

 

[digger1977]

cheers Gary . that helps me get my head around it a bit. :veryconfu

 

[PrincessMagic]

Humidity adds moisture to the air...I think it makes the air feel thicker also, hot is one thing but when it's humid it can feel smothering and makes it feel hotter IMO. Also, I have naturally curly hair that I flat iron, and when the humidity is high it's a frizzy mess.

 

[The Mom]

Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air.

When it's hot and humid, you sweat, but because of the moisture in the air, it doesn't evaporate well, so it doesn't cool you down efficiently. Therefore, you feel hotter, and "damp." This includes scalp sweat, which is why your hair gets frizzy or limp, depending upon hair type.

So, it's important to aid your system as much as possible. Drink lots of fluids, as you'll be sweating more than usual. Wear light, loose, light colored clothing that "breathes" as much as possible. Do your touring early in the morning, then head back to your hotel (or have a plan to be out of the sun) by noontime. Continue touring after sunset. Change clothes during the day, and let the damp ones air.

Don't forget a hat, suncreen, sunglasses, water bottle, and a folding pocket fan.

May is usually not as humid as June-October, and the temperatures are more moderate, for Florida. I find it to be one of the nicer months for a WDW visit.

 

[dreamscometrue]

When people speak of humidity, it is actually the relative humidity. Expressed as a percentage, it is the amount of moisture in the air relative to (compared to) the greatest amount possible. Basically, 60% relative humidity means the air, under the specific conditions of that day, is 'holding' 60% of the maximum amount of moisture it can hold. The greater the humidity, the warmer it 'feels' to us, for a number of reasons. High humidity days tend to leave us less comfortable because, not only does it feel hotter than the air temperature reads, but also it is difficult to evaporate perspiration from our bodies, so we remain damp.

An internet search or a visit to any decent weather website will likely give charts or a math equation showing air temperature, humidity and humidex or heat index (the temperature our bodies 'believe' it to be). As an example, an August Orlando day with an air temperature of 92 degrees Farenheit (about 33 degrees Celsius) would feel like 112 degrees (about 44 degrees Celsius) as a result of 70% humidity. Most people will tell you that a perceived 112 degrees as a result of high humidity feels a lot less comfortable than 112 degrees as a result of higher air temperature but less humidity.

 

[Philo]

I think you will be alright in May. If you are getting really uncomfortable take some time to jump in the pool, have a quick shower, go to a waterpark or jump on the Kali Rapids / Splash Mountain.

This could just be part of my imagination but I think disney have mist sprayers in some queue lines to help you cool down?:shrug:

If you want to know what humid feels like then think of a hot summers day just after it's rained.

 

[Space Ranger]

Another way to think of it, is how your bathroom feels after you take a hot shower with the door shut and any exhaust fans turned off. It's that "steamy" sort of feeling. I've been to Disney in May. The temperature can be warm sometimes, but the humidity is nothing really to speak of compared to the summer months.

 

[miles1]

If you want to know what humid feels like then think of a hot summers day just after it's rained.

Or, go into your bathroom, close the door, turn the shower on hot, full blast, and turn the heat in the house up to 90F degrees. Stand there for about 45 minutes. This will replicate the queue for BTMRR in August.

 

[sittle]

You could also spend some time in a steam room or a wet sauna to get an idea of what humidity is like.

 

[mousermerf]

Oo! The fun part! Eventually it will rain - and things will seem to cool down for a little bit, and the rain itself might be bone chllingly cold.

Then it passes quickly, and the sun comes out, and you literally watch steam float up from the concrete. The air becomes a steam bath and you'll want to hide inside any air conditioned building until it's over.

Seriously, people complain about Florida thunderstorms on their trips - but after the storm in mid-afternoon is far more physically unpleasent.

 

[Glasgow]

I'm actually from Scotland as well but grew up in Florida. The Orlando weather can be quite a challenge for first time UK visitors -- the key is to just drink as much fluid as possible, keep the direct sun off of your head and then make frequent trips into cooler areas (ie. attractions, under trees, whatever). Oh yes, and bring plenty of sunscreen!! Did I mention that you need to drink plenty of fluids??

 

[fizzle75]

Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air.

When it's hot and humid, you sweat, but because of the moisture in the air, it doesn't evaporate well, so it doesn't cool you down efficiently. Therefore, you feel hotter, and "damp." This includes scalp sweat, which is why your hair gets frizzy or limp, depending upon hair type.

So, it's important to aid your system as much as possible. Drink lots of fluids, as you'll be sweating more than usual. Wear light, loose, light colored clothing that "breathes" as much as possible. Do your touring early in the morning, then head back to your hotel (or have a plan to be out of the sun) by noontime. Continue touring after sunset. Change clothes during the day, and let the damp ones air.

Don't forget a hat, suncreen, sunglasses, water bottle, and a folding pocket fan.

May is usually not as humid as June-October, and the temperatures are more moderate, for Florida. I find it to be one of the nicer months for a WDW visit.

Mom, you are so awesome!:wave:

 

[ThinkTink721]

its not something we get a lot of in scotland. i hear folks back from there holiday going on about how nice the weather was but very humid. i'm taking my trip to florida at the start of may and was wondering how humidity would affect my trip.

sorry if i sound dumb. :shrug:

The best way I can describe it is "hot & sticky."

 

[fireworkz]

Humidity, one of those things that can ruin my day in the parks if it's high enough. For some reason I find myself very sensitive to it, despite living in a marine climate!

To help plan ahead each day watch for the "humidex" in the weather forecast. Forecasters use this index to give your an idea of how hot it's going to feel outside when the temperature combines with a higher amount of humidity. It will give you a good idea of what kind of heat to expect that day. My last four trips to Disney were in May and I found them all fine, except the last one which was late May, early June, there were a few bad days then.

If I could give you one more suggestion, if you do hit a very humid day, avoid Animal Kingdom and do another park. I personally find with only a few indoor spaces with A/C and so much vegetation that can make things feel even damper sometimes, this can be the worst park to be in on a humid day. The best park is possibly Epcot seeing the Pavilions, especially FW's are so large, you can spend most of the day inside.

 

[JustPlainBill]

Humid air holds in heat and prevents it from escaping out into the atmosphere.
This is why it gets so hot in deserts during the day and bone chilling cold at night, no humidity.

 

[maryt01]

i have a neice in scotland. she did not like the humidity. she now vivits wdw and family in new orleans between november and march. ifyou are commited to may, you may want to keep a battery operated hand held fan that can fit in a handbag or pocket. this wiil at least circulate the air in your face so that will be beneficial while waiting in lines. may is not as humid as june through septenber. i hope that you get lucky enough to have a few overcast days. this gives you a break fron the heat. enjoy your trip!

 

[figmentmom]

I'm clearly in the minority here :ROFLOL:, but I actually LIKE the humidity in Florida - the higher, the better. (Maybe because it's so darned cold up here most of the year!)

I don't think you'll be too uncomfortable in May. Just be prepared with hats, sunglasses, sunscreen and comfortable light clothing, and you'll be fine.:wave:

 

[slappy magoo]

It's what it's like when it's really hot and it feels like it could rain at any moment...but the rain never comes...and even if it does, once the rain passes, it still feels like it could rain at any moment, instead of having just rained.

 

[MIDisneyFamily]

Turn your shower on as hot as it will go, when your bathroom is all steamed up...thats Florida in the summer months.