Electronic – Does humidity relate to static sensitive

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Are components more static-sensitive in drier places or vice versa?

Best Answer

It is not that they are more sensitive, but that the static builds up on you, and your parts more quickly and readily, thus making it easier to fry something in a drier environment.

Edit: The dry(er) air also makes it easier to discharge the static onto whatever you are working on.