What terpene degradation really means

“Degradation” is a bucket term for a few different processes:

• Evaporation (volatilization): Many terpenes are highly volatile, meaning they readily leave the plant material and disperse into air—especially when warm. A storage study on terpene-infused pre-rolls showed terpene evaporation rates rise with higher temperatures and stronger light exposure.

• Oxidation: Oxygen can react with terpenes and other compounds over time, changing the aroma profile and potentially dulling the experience.

Florida weather is a whole vibe—salt air, sunshine, and that “walk outside and instantly dewy” humidity. But the same climate that makes the Sunshine State feel tropical can also make cannabis quality harder to protect from seed to sale (and even after you bring it home).

If you’ve ever opened a jar and thought, “Why does this feel a little dry?” or “Why did my gummies turn into one big gummy?”—you’ve already felt Florida’s climate at work. Let’s break down how heat, humidity, storms, and storage conditions can impact cannabis freshness, flavor, and consistency, plus what you can do to keep your meds in peak shape.