The human body is composed of 60-70% water and it is crucial to maintain adequate water intake to stay healthy. You can survive a month without food but only 3 days without water. It is important to drink water throughout the day to replace what is lost through normal bodily functions like sweating, breathing, and urination. The amount of water needed does not depend on climate - both hot and cold environments cause water loss. As a guideline, divide your total weight in pounds by two to determine your daily water intake in ounces, or divide the ounce amount by 8 to get the number of cups to drink per day. Adjust your water intake as your weight changes.