diff --git a/Adafruit_HTU21DF.cpp b/Adafruit_HTU21DF.cpp
index 6c3d552..1a9a741 100644
--- a/Adafruit_HTU21DF.cpp
+++ b/Adafruit_HTU21DF.cpp
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ float Adafruit_HTU21DF::readTemperature(void) {
   Wire.write(HTU21DF_READTEMP);
   Wire.endTransmission();
   
-  delay(10); // add delay between request and actual read!
+  delay(50); // add delay between request and actual read!
   
   Wire.requestFrom(HTU21DF_I2CADDR, 3);
   while (!Wire.available()) {}
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ float Adafruit_HTU21DF::readHumidity(void) {
   Wire.write(HTU21DF_READHUM);
   Wire.endTransmission();
   
-  delay(10); // add delay between request and actual read!
+  delay(50); // add delay between request and actual read!
   
   Wire.requestFrom(HTU21DF_I2CADDR, 3);
   while (!Wire.available()) {}