^^this^^Turn your AC on.
In truth, there is no magic temp to stay at. Just don't get up into the 80s. That's when you have to start worrying about beetles hatching.
I used to smoke a cigar after missions in Iraq, while using the port-a-potties we had... 120 degrees, the smell of poo & "the blue goo", mixed with a cigar..... not the bathroom you don't want to go imparting the wrong nuances on your cigars
BwahahahahaI used to smoke a cigar after missions in Iraq, while using the port-a-potties we had... 120 degrees, the smell of poo & "the blue goo", mixed with a cigar..... not the bathroom you don't want to go imparting the wrong nuances on your cigars
I'm proud to say, I've made the people in neighboring port-a-potties actually dry heave
That's exactly where the temperature is where I have kept my coolers for the past couple of years and I have had no issues.On the flip side, what is too cold? My setup is in my basement and the temperature is in the low sixties, usually about 62.
Bing! My house stays pretty hot also, now with a wine cooler my smokes stay at 65!Buy a wine fridge
I have heard that low temperatures hinder the aging process. Have you noticed any prolonged aging?That's exactly where the temperature is where I have kept my coolers for the past couple of years and I have had no issues.On the flip side, what is too cold? My setup is in my basement and the temperature is in the low sixties, usually about 62.
You don't want them to get too warm because of the beetle issue. As far as on the low end, I'm not sure what the magic number is. I'm guessing at some point the temperature will get to the point where it is so low that it will not hold humidity but I'm not sure what that number is on the low end. About all I can say is that I keep mine around 62* and it works great.
I think that the key is really consistency and stability. Fluctuations in temperature can lead to fluctuations in humidity which is going to be bad for your stash. Keeping them at a constant temperature will certainly help that.
I guess I'm not really sure since A) I've only had them at that temp for a little under 2 years and B) I haven't been on this slippery slope long enough to gain enough experience with aging. (basically still a newb in that area).I have heard that low temperatures hinder the aging process. Have you noticed any prolonged aging?
My basement is finished and I run a dehumidifier in the summer months which basically keeps my RH in the 50-55 range. It generally runs a little drier than that in the winter so I really don't worry too much about high humidity. I would guess that as long as your basement humidity is not significantly higher that the RH in your humidors you should be OK.Right now I get readings from 65-74, I'm in the same boat. I think my stash might be getting moved to the basement soon as well, I'm just worried about moisture down there