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ELI5: Why does static electricity seems to increase in cold weather?

Sorry if it was explained already, searched for static electricity but didn't find anything.
gpt
Colder weather tends to be *drier*.   Static electricity produced by friction tends to increase under dry conditions. Humid air tends to conduct electricity better than dry air, so it is able to drain charges from things before it builds up.