Best Temperature and Humidity Level for Sleep in Tucson

Have you ever considered how humidity can influence your sleep? Even during our restful hours, humans remain highly sensitive to their surroundings. The temperature, humidity, and overall environment of our bedroom can significantly impact the quality of our sleep.

In this article, we will explore the various factors that can affect your sleep and offer guidance on managing them effectively, either independently or with professional assistance. Specifically, we will cover the following topics:

Your bedroom’s temperature can dramatically change your sleep quality. The circadian rhythm regulates our sleep cycles. Without getting too complicated, this is basically an internal clock in our bodies that tells us to feel tired in response to certain environmental “cues.” Some of these cues are things like light level and our activity level. However, the temperature is another one of those cues.

Human body temps typically hover around 98.6 degrees, but that temp drops as we sleep. When a room is too hot, it affects the internal process of lowering the body’s temperature. This causes fatigue, meaning you wake up feeling less rested.

Like most aspects of life, the ideal temperature changes from person to person. However, studies from various institutions show that the best possible room temp for sleep is about 65 degrees. Doctors generally agree that keeping your thermostat between 60 and 68 degrees provides the most comfortable sleep.

The room being too cold is better than the room being too warm, but neither is ideal for your sleep quality.

There's nothing like a smart thermostat to keep your home comfortable at all times. A smart or programmable thermostat is a device that allows you to set a routine that automatically changes the temperature of your home throughout the day. Rather than remembering to check the thermostat before bed every night, you can just program a custom routine.

For example, you might find that 65 degrees is a bit too cold for you during the day, but it’s perfect while lying in bed. Just schedule your thermostat to raise the temp a short amount of time before you wake up and then have it lower the temp just before bedtime.

You can even save yourself some money by automatically raising the temps in your home when you’re not there. While you could just turn off the AC entirely while you’re gone, this would result in your home becoming a swamp of humidity. Plus, the AC has to work harder when you come back home, potentially leading to breakdowns.

Imagine living your life at the perfect temperatures at every moment. That’s what a programmable thermostat offers.

Your home’s temp isn’t the only thing stopping you from getting a good night’s sleep. Like a warm bedroom, a humid room can interrupt the normal processes necessary for sleep.

When we sleep, our bodies move through four different stages. The third stage and fourth stages, NREM and REM, are integral for recovery and memory consolidation. High humidity levels can limit the amount of time you spend in either of these important stages. If you regularly sleep in a humid environment, you may find that your body is sore, injuries last longer, and you have trouble remembering certain things from day to day.

Beyond that, allergens like mold, dust, and even dust mites thrive in humidity. If you have any breathing issues, such as asthma or COPD, you may find that your symptoms get much worse in humid rooms.

Plus, humidity and heat are big contributors to excessive sweating, which can make lying in bed incredibly uncomfortable.

The ideal humidity level for most people falls between 30% and 60%.

Thankfully, you have plenty of tools to improve your home's air quality, limiting humidity and allergens. Plus, following these tips improves your air quality and ensures your HVAC system and ductwork continue working at maximum efficiency.

For Tucson homeowners, investing in a whole-home humidifier can bring a multitude of advantages. By balancing humidity, these humidifiers help prevent the growth of mold, bacteria, and viruses, contributing to healthier indoor air and reducing the risk of respiratory issues. Optimal humidity can also enhance sleep by preventing discomfort caused by dry air, promoting a more restful and rejuvenating slumber. Finally, by keeping humidity levels in check, whole-home humidifiers can alleviate allergy and asthma symptoms, making the indoor environment more comfortable for sensitive individuals.

A truly impressive amount of air travels through your HVAC system every day. The system filters the air to prevent you from breathing in all kinds of dirt and debris. You should check your filter every month or two and replace it when it gets dirty. If you don’t, the filter stops functioning, and all that dust travels back into your house.

No filter is absolutely perfect. Even if you practice the correct maintenance schedule, some dirt and dust will end up in your air ducts. Having a professional come in and regularly clean out your ducts will ensure that the debris doesn’t travel back out of the vents.

While you have a professional out to clean your ducts, that’s a perfect opportunity for them to inspect your ductwork for any cracks, holes, and gaps. A surprising amount of air can leak out of those holes, leading to wasted energy and a higher electric bill. Plus, they’re a perfect way for dust to escape into your rooms. Regular duct maintenance is the key to a well-functioning HVAC system.

Whether you need a programmable thermostat installed or some routine maintenance, Advantage Air Mechanical has you covered. Contact our experts with any questions about the perfect HVAC settings for good sleep in the Tucson humidity and heat.