Proper Cigar Storage & Humidors

Proper Cigar Humidity and Temperature

The recommended humidity level for cigars varies from 65 – 72%. The Habitat Monitor ® Cigar Humidifier Systems can be pre-programmed by us or easily re-set by you to whatever cigar humidity level you desire. The system’s cigar humidor hygrometer will continually measure and display your humidor humidity level and will automatically turn on your cigar humidor humidifier when necessary to maintain the cigar humidity level to within 2% of the set humidity level. The humidor hygrometer will also measure and display the cigar temperature and maintain it to with one degree Fahrenheit of the usual recommended (preset) temperature of about 70°, or whatever temperature you set.
Cigar humidor temperatures in excess of 70°F for extended periods of time are damaging to cigars. Elevated temperatures can result in the incubation of tobacco beetle larvae.
Thermo-electric air conditioners are available for cooling cigar cabinets. For large spaces such as cigar stores, the Habitat Monitor ® can control a variety of thru-wall or portable air conditioners to maintain temperature ±1 degree from the desired level.

Make Your Own Cigar Humidor

For the cigar enthusiasts who want to create their own humidor, the Habitat Monitor® Cigar Humidor Hygrometer and one of our cigar humidifiers will transform virtually any closed cabinet into a superior cigar humidor. All you need is the Habitat Monitor ® hygrometer, a humidifier, a cabinet or end table, a little bit of weather stripping and some distilled water. (Our humidifiers do not require expensive “special care solutions”.)

Cigar Humidor Temperature Control

In addition to controlling humidity, The Habitat Monitor ® Cigar Humidor Hygrometer / Cigar Humidifier Systems are also capable of controlling high and low temperature using one of our heaters or coolers. Up to two appliances can be regulated buy the Habitat Monitor ® at one time to create a heating and/or cooling and dehumidifier and/ or humidifier system for your humidor.