Live · KGFK · reported 1 h 3 min ago
Barometric pressure in Grand Forks, ND today
29.99inHg
1015.7 hPa (mb)
- 3-hour change
- −0.06 inHg · −2.0 hPa
- 24-hour range
- 29.74 – 30.07 inHg
- Station (absolute) pressure
- 29.11 inHg
- Barometer dial reads
- Change · near normal
Last 7 days
7-day barometric pressure graph for Grand Forks
Hourly sea-level pressure in Grand Forks over the last seven days, from weather station KGFK.
| Day · inHg | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loading the last 7 days | |||
Altimeter setting from KGFK (METAR), one report per hour. “Change” is the first to the last report of that day; today is so far.
Grand Forks at a glance
How elevation shapes the reading in Grand Forks
Grand Forks is about 830 ft (253 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 Grand Forks Intl (KGFK), 11 km (7 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 Grand Forks with any other city.
Grand Forks elevation and what it means · Sea-level vs station pressure
| Elevation | 830 ft · 253 m |
|---|---|
| Weather station | Grand Forks Intl (KGFK) |
| Station elevation | 840 ft · 256 m |
| Standard air pressure at this elevation | 29.03 inHg · 983 hPa |
| Air pressure vs sea level | 97% |
| Water boils at | 210.5 °F · 99.1 °C |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
Reading the barometer
Is the pressure in Grand Forks high or low?
Today’s reading is near normal. Weather pressure is quoted at sea level, so the same scale works for Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks today?
The live reading at the top of this page is the latest sea-level pressure reported by Grand Forks Intl (KGFK), 11 km (7 mi) from the city center. It updates about every 10 minutes; the graph shows the last 24 hours.
What is normal barometric pressure in Grand Forks?
Weather reports for Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks read lower than the forecast?
Grand Forks is close to sea level (about 830 ft), so absolute and sea-level pressure differ by only about 0.89 inHg (30 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 Grand Forks?
The graph on this page shows the last 7 days of hourly sea-level pressure from KGFK, 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 Grand Forks 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.