How long can a person usually survive without water?

About three to five days.

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  1. About three to five hours
  2. About three to five weeks
  3. About three to five days ✔

Why: A human can survive an average of three to five days without water, so finding water is a high priority.

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Answer: About three to five days. A human can survive an average of three to five days without water, so finding water is a high priority.

  1. Survival skills en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survival_skills
    A human being can survive an average of three to five days without water.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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