Humidity Level In The House And How To Measure Humidity Level

      Maintain the relative humidity in your home between 30% and 50% if possible. Humidity levels above 60% may allow moisture to build up indoors and condense on surfaces, where bacteria and fungi can settle and grow. This is as per CPSC recommendations. 


To measure humidity you need Hygrometer. (Search Amazon.com for hygrometer).  Some of them are less than $10.00.

Taylor 1523 Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer and Hygrometer

For quick and simple info on atmospheric conditions, the Taylor 1523 monitor tracks both temperature and humidity levels on a straightforward screen. Outfitted with a wire probe for placing outside, the unit toggles between outdoor temp and indoor temp readings. Its humidity display is just below and slightly smaller than the temp readout. The numeric layout is large and readable, and a backlight makes visibility easier. For long-term tracking, the model also includes high/low recall for both temperature and humidity. Built with a handy little flip stand,

Analog Hygrometer by Western Digital

This 2.25" diameter certified hygrometer includes convenient magnetic mount and calibration screw. A great deal from Western Instrument Co. for low-budget humidors.

• 2.25" diameter
• Magnetic mount
• Calibration screw

Humidifiers