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We all know the goal: 70/70, or some reasonable facsimile close to this. But since we are talking about RELATIVE humitity, how does it change with temperature? If my 'dor is 70% at 70 degrees, and the temp falls to 60 degrees, does the humidity rise or fall? How does my hygrometer read this change? At the 60 degree temperature, is it better to have higher or lower humidity readings? Ditto for higher temps as seen during the summer months. Does anybody have a chart or something?

Just thought I would put in my 2 cents. I have been doing some research lately on the topic. Warmer air is easier to humidify, hence the extreme relative humidity after a summer thunderstorm. Cold air is dehumidified air. In the winter most of our houses lose almost all of the ambient humidity, thus the increase in static electricity. A room humidifier is an excellent idea and should help. I don't know about you all, but in the winter I have to refill my dors alot more than the summer. I found an excellent unit a few years ago called "Cigar Oasis" This is an active humidification device. It is a plug in unit that has its own humidistat. Works great on dors up to coolerdor size. Small tip, use warm water to refill your humidification devices. It will evaporate much easier.

Qutoted from Steve Saka @ cigar nexus:
>>Totally DISREGARD any table or advice explaining that the ideal humidity for storing your cigars changes depending on the temperature. This is a myth that sadly has been published in some otherwise respectable publications. It is based on the principles of absolute moisture content and not relative humidity. 70% relative humidity is 70% relative humidity regardless of the temperature hence the term "relative."<<