Is 83 percent humidity high

Answer 1

Yes

Answer 2

The answer depends on the "normal or ideal conditions" that you are comparing the 83% humidity to.

1. In a typical home, the answer is "Yes". The ideal indoor relatively humidity percentage ranges from 40% to 55% relative humidity (depending on individual comfort requirements). For people who have much wood in their homes, (e.g. paneling, hardwood flooring, or oiled fine furniture verses urethane sealed furniture, etc.), 40% to 45% relative humidity is often preferred.

2. In a rain forest, however, the average relative humidity is often above 90%, so the answer could arguably be "No". 83% might be considered dry when compared to the normal healthy rain forest humidity conditions.