What Boveda RH do I need for cigars?
Boveda 69% is the recommended RH for cigars. Additionally, Boveda makes specialty solutions to manage humidity challenges. See chart below to choose the right Boveda for your cigars.
| CHOOSE THE RIGHT BOVEDA RH FOR YOUR CIGARS | |
| 65% RH
FOR A DRIER CIGAR PROFILE |
For those who prefer a drier cigar |
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69% RH |
For wood and acrylic humidors, tupperdors, coolerdors, and humidor bags; good for long-term aging |
| 72% RH FOR DRAFTY HUMIDORS AND DRY ENVIRONMENTS |
For those who prefer cigars with a higher moisture profile and/or have trouble maintaining the desired RH in their humidor |
| 75% RH FOR EXTREMELY DRY CONDITIONS |
For high altitudes, desert environments, etc. Do not use 75% RH in airtight containers, like tupperdors and humidor bags |
| 84% RH FOR SEASONING WOOD HUMIDORS ONLY |
For seasoning a new wood humidor before you add cigars or re-seasoning an empty wood humidor |
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Boveda maintains inside relative humidity (RH) of +/-2% when using the recommended number of packets. Factors that adversely affect the expected results include a drafty humidor and/or extreme dry ambient conditions.
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