I live on the eastern portion of long Island and I can say that no matter where you are the summers get disgustingly humid so I'm not sure the difference would be noticeable. From a purely scientific perspective though it would be interesting to know if there is any kind of difference.
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Thanks, this is the closest thing to data this thread has, lol, everyone else is guessing and assuming. The comment about it being surrounded by water does make it kind of likely a moot point, but it would still be interesting to know, like you said, if there was a difference at all.
If I had to guess I think the surrounding water would make it relatively humid anyway but to a person walking street by street some areas might seem more humid to them
Yes, major cities will likely be more humid than surrounding areas because they're inherently warmer due to the thermal properties of concrete. Hotter air is capable of holding more water, so the absolute humidity will rise.
The combined effects of all of that concrete pavement on the streets and buildings would likely have an effect on the local environment, compared to e.g. forest or farmland.