Live · SGAS · reported 16 min ago
Barometric pressure in Asuncion, Paraguay today
30.06inHg
1018.0 hPa (mb)
- 3-hour change
- ±0.00 inHg · ±0.0 hPa
- 24-hour range
- 29.94 – 30.18 inHg
- Station (absolute) pressure
- 29.66 inHg
- Barometer dial reads
- Change · slightly high
Last 7 days
7-day barometric pressure graph for Asuncion
Over the last 7 days, barometric pressure in Asuncion ranged from 29.50 inHg (Wednesday) to 30.18 inHg (today). The sharpest fall was 0.30 inHg within six hours, on Saturday.
| Day · inHg | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 30.18 | 30.06 | 0.00 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 30.06 | 29.59 | +0.35 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 29.77 | 29.59 | −0.09 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 29.85 | 29.74 | +0.03 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 29.77 | 29.50 | +0.15 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 29.80 | 29.59 | −0.21 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 29.85 | 29.71 | +0.06 |
Altimeter setting from SGAS (METAR), one report per hour. “Change” is the first to the last report of that day; today is so far.
Asuncion at a glance
How elevation shapes the reading in Asuncion
Asuncion is about 371 ft (113 m) above sea level. That is close to sea level, so the pressure you stand in and the sea-level figure in the forecast are nearly the same.
The reading above is the altimeter setting from Asunción/Pettriossi (SGAS), 14 km (8 mi) from the city center. It is the station’s measured pressure corrected to sea level, which is the number weather reports, apps and TV forecasts use, so you can compare Asuncion with any other city.
Asuncion elevation and what it means · Sea-level vs station pressure
| Elevation | 371 ft · 113 m |
|---|---|
| Weather station | Asunción/Pettriossi (SGAS) |
| Station elevation | 272 ft · 83 m |
| Standard air pressure at this elevation | 29.52 inHg · 1000 hPa |
| Air pressure vs sea level | 99% |
| Water boils at | 211.3 °F · 99.6 °C |
| Time zone | America/Asuncion |
Reading the barometer
Is the pressure in Asuncion high or low?
Today’s reading is slightly high. Weather pressure is quoted at sea level, so the same scale works for Asuncion and everywhere else.
- Very low Stormy < 29.50
- Low Clouds, rain 29.50–29.80
- Normal Changeable 29.80–30.20
- High Fair 30.20–30.50
- Very high Dry, clear > 30.50
Frequently asked questions
What is the barometric pressure in Asuncion today?
The live reading at the top of this page is the latest sea-level pressure reported by Asunción/Pettriossi (SGAS), 14 km (8 mi) from the city center. It updates about every 10 minutes; the graph shows the last 24 hours.
What is normal barometric pressure in Asuncion?
Weather reports for Asuncion use sea-level pressure, so “normal” is the same as anywhere: about 29.92 inHg (1013 hPa), with most days between 29.60 and 30.30 inHg (1002–1026 hPa). Readings above 30.20 inHg are high pressure; below 29.80 inHg is low pressure.
Why does a barometer in Asuncion read lower than the forecast?
Asuncion is close to sea level (about 371 ft), so absolute and sea-level pressure differ by only about 0.40 inHg (14 hPa). A larger gap usually means the barometer needs to be calibrated against the reading on this page.
Where can I see a 7-day barometric pressure graph for Asuncion?
The graph on this page shows the last 7 days of hourly sea-level pressure from SGAS, with each day's high and low in the table below it. Its sharpest fall usually marks a front or storm passing through.
Is the pressure in Asuncion rising or falling?
See the trend badge under the reading: it compares the latest report with the one three hours earlier. Falling pressure usually means clouds, wind or rain on the way; rising pressure means clearing and more settled weather.