Live · KCMI · reported 45 min ago
Barometric pressure in Champaign, IL today
30.00inHg
1016.0 hPa (mb)
- 3-hour change
- −0.04 inHg · −1.4 hPa
- 24-hour range
- 30.00 – 30.18 inHg
- Station (absolute) pressure
- 29.21 inHg
- Barometer dial reads
- Change · near normal
Last 7 days
7-day barometric pressure graph for Champaign
Over the last 7 days, barometric pressure in Champaign ranged from 29.74 inHg (Wednesday) to 30.25 inHg (Saturday). The sharpest fall was 0.12 inHg within six hours, on Monday.
| Day · inHg | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 30.15 | 30.00 | −0.15 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 30.25 | 30.16 | −0.02 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 30.22 | 29.99 | +0.20 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 29.96 | 29.77 | +0.17 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 29.81 | 29.74 | +0.01 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 30.00 | 29.79 | −0.21 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 30.22 | 30.01 | −0.21 |
Altimeter setting from KCMI (METAR), one report per hour. “Change” is the first to the last report of that day; today is so far.
Champaign at a glance
How elevation shapes the reading in Champaign
Champaign is about 738 ft (225 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 Champaign/Willard Arpt (KCMI), 10 km (6 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 Champaign with any other city.
Champaign elevation and what it means · Sea-level vs station pressure
| Elevation | 738 ft · 225 m |
|---|---|
| Weather station | Champaign/Willard Arpt (KCMI) |
| Station elevation | 745 ft · 227 m |
| Standard air pressure at this elevation | 29.13 inHg · 987 hPa |
| Air pressure vs sea level | 97% |
| Water boils at | 210.6 °F · 99.2 °C |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
Reading the barometer
Is the pressure in Champaign high or low?
Today’s reading is near normal. Weather pressure is quoted at sea level, so the same scale works for Champaign 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 Champaign today?
The live reading at the top of this page is the latest sea-level pressure reported by Champaign/Willard Arpt (KCMI), 10 km (6 mi) from the city center. It updates about every 10 minutes; the graph shows the last 24 hours.
What is normal barometric pressure in Champaign?
Weather reports for Champaign 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 Champaign read lower than the forecast?
Champaign is close to sea level (about 738 ft), so absolute and sea-level pressure differ by only about 0.79 inHg (27 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 Champaign?
The graph on this page shows the last 7 days of hourly sea-level pressure from KCMI, 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 Champaign 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.