Live · KFNL · reported 13 min ago
Barometric pressure in Fort Collins, CO today
30.20inHg
1022.8 hPa (mb)
- 3-hour change
- −0.01 inHg · −0.3 hPa
- 24-hour range
- 30.18 – 30.24 inHg
- Station (absolute) pressure
- 25.14 inHg
- Barometer dial reads
- Change · slightly high
Fort Collins at a glance
How elevation shapes the reading in Fort Collins
Fort Collins is about 5,003 ft (1,525 m) above sea level. That is high enough that the air pressure you actually stand in is well below the figure in the forecast: about 24.89 inHg (843 hPa) on a standard day, against 29.92 inHg at sea level.
The reading above is the altimeter setting from Fort Collins/N Colorado Rgnl (KFNL), 17 km (11 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 Fort Collins with any other city.
Fort Collins elevation and what it means · Sea-level vs station pressure
| Elevation | 5,003 ft · 1,525 m |
|---|---|
| Weather station | Fort Collins/N Colorado Rgnl (KFNL) |
| Station elevation | 5,016 ft · 1,529 m |
| Standard air pressure at this elevation | 24.89 inHg · 843 hPa |
| Air pressure vs sea level | 83% |
| Water boils at | 202.7 °F · 94.8 °C |
| Time zone | America/Denver |
Reading the barometer
Is the pressure in Fort Collins high or low?
Today’s reading is slightly high. Weather pressure is quoted at sea level, so the same scale works for Fort Collins 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
Nearby
Barometric pressure near Fort Collins
Frequently asked questions
What is the barometric pressure in Fort Collins today?
The live reading at the top of this page is the latest sea-level pressure reported by Fort Collins/N Colorado Rgnl (KFNL), 17 km (11 mi) from the city center. It updates about every 10 minutes; the graph shows the last 24 hours.
What is normal barometric pressure in Fort Collins?
Weather reports for Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins read lower than the forecast?
Fort Collins sits at about 5,003 ft (1,525 m). At that height the air above weighs less, so an uncorrected sensor reads around 24.89 inHg (843 hPa) on a standard day. Forecasts correct that to sea level. Set a home barometer to the sea-level value on this page, or use the station pressure line for an uncorrected comparison.
Is the pressure in Fort Collins 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.