Barometric pressure in the US

Near you now

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Current pressure
30.35 inHg
Pressure level
High
Past 6h
+0.14 inHg
Next 6h
+0.13 inHg

Questions people ask

Quick answers for common US pressure questions. Open any item for details.

What is a normal barometric pressure range in the US?

A common day-to-day range is around 29.76 to 30.18 inHg (1008 to 1022 hPa).

Local baseline varies by elevation, season, and weather pattern, so compare with recent local trends instead of one fixed national number.

How can I tell if pressure is changing quickly?

Check short-window changes first, especially the 6-hour trend.

A drop or rise around 0.06 inHg (about 2 hPa) or more over 6 hours can feel noticeable for some people, especially near frontal passages.

Can pressure changes trigger headaches or migraines?

Some people report sensitivity to pressure swings, but the effect is individual.

This chart is for weather context, not diagnosis. If symptoms are severe or persistent, discuss them with a licensed clinician.

How do I convert hPa to inHg?

1 inHg equals 33.8639 hPa (and 1 hPa is about 0.02953 inHg).

Use inHg for US-style readings and hPa for international weather reporting. Keep one unit consistent when comparing trends.

Is high or low pressure always good or bad?

Not by itself. Trend direction and local context usually matter more than one value.

High pressure can still come with local discomfort, and low pressure is not always severe. Track direction (rising/falling/stable) over time.

Where can I check pressure near me right now?

Use the city/state search and jump links to open your nearest city chart quickly.

The hub is optimized for direct navigation to city and state pages, where you can confirm current pressure, short trends, and forecast lines.

Interpretation

Use rising, falling, and stable trends together with short-window pressure changes to make better daily planning decisions.

Select a state on the interactive map to view air pressure data and city-level details.