What’s causing the heavy, humid air that hangs over the Hoosier State every summer? The answer may be hiding in the state’s massive corn fields.
The Surprising Science Behind Indiana’s Muggy Weather
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It’s not just Indiana’s Midwest climate and nearby Great Lakes that contribute to those hot, humid summer days, it’s also our agriculture! As weather outlet Indiana Weather Online states,
Fun fact! 1 acre of corn can release up to 4000+ gallons of water into the air every single day! This is why it feels so darn muggy during the summer!
Yes, this is the strange phenomenon known as “corn sweat” that has Midwest residents talking every summer.
While the term sounds silly and made up (or, corny, if you will), I assure you “corn sweat” is actually a very real weather phenomenon. You probably already know that yourself, even if you didn’t realize it.
But Why Does the Corn Sweat?
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