Thanks for all the responses. The hydro- just kidding
the hygrometer is digital and I not only calibrated it but right now it's sitting in the tupperdor and reading a perfect 70%.
I will try some of the tricks mentioned and maybe just let it be. I can't really tell if they sticks are dry or not because, well, I'm still a bit of an unseasoned noob.
I live in Southern California, but close enough to the shore that it's not Mojave-dry.