Sunshine State home to America’s sweatiest cities: study
A recent study by Waterboy has identified Florida as home to the three sweatiest cities in America. West Palm Beach, Miami, and Fort Myers topped the list with high hydration demand scores due to extreme heat and humidity. The study analyzed climate data from 80 cities, revealing that seven of the top ten cities for discomfort are located in Florida.
- ▪West Palm Beach scored the highest with a hydration demand score of 58.9.
- ▪Miami and Fort Myers followed with scores of 51 and 46.4 respectively.
- ▪The study calculated scores based on heat index, average temperature, dew point, and humidity.
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US News Sunshine State home to America’s sweatiest cities: study By Sonya Gugliara Published May 30, 2026, 7:34 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Florida’s a hot, stinky mess. The Sunshine State is home to America’s three sweatiest cities — where dehydration and B.O. are year-round concerns. West Palm Beach, Miami and Fort Myers are the hardest places to beat the heat, according to a new study by beverage company Waterboy. Crunching climate data across 80 cities, the Texas-based brand developed “Hydration Demand Scores” based on heat index, average temperature, dew point and humidity, on a scale of zero to 100. The national average score is 17.5.
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