PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to study the indoor corrosion of metals used in the electronics industry, as influenced by climate factors.Design/methodology/approachCorrosivity levels inside industrial plants were evaluated to evaluate the deterioration of metals.FindingsRelative humidity, temperature, and time of wetness are recorded and related to the corrosion process.Originality/valueControl of climate factors indoors in industrial plants to reduce and control the corrosion process of metals used in the electronics industry.