Why does higher humidity make us feel warmer?

Question

i.e. at higher temperatures with low humidity, dry heat, feels more comfortable than with high humidity.

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Answer 1

We feel cooler when the moisture on our skin evaporates. Our skin almost always has some moisture. This is why you feel cooler when you fan yourself, because the breeze is making the moisture evaporate. When the humidity is high, it’s harder for the moisture to evaporate.