Live · CYHZ · reported 31 min ago
Barometric pressure in Halifax, Canada today
29.42inHg
996.4 hPa (mb)
- 3-hour change
- −0.01 inHg · −0.3 hPa
- 24-hour range
- 29.42 – 29.83 inHg
- Station (absolute) pressure
- 29.21 inHg
- Barometer dial reads
- Rain · low
Last 7 days
7-day barometric pressure graph for Halifax
Over the last 7 days, barometric pressure in Halifax ranged from 29.42 inHg (today) to 30.35 inHg (Tuesday). The sharpest fall was 0.19 inHg within six hours, on Wednesday.
| Day · inHg | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 29.69 | 29.42 | −0.27 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 29.98 | 29.70 | −0.25 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 29.95 | 29.90 | 0.00 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 30.05 | 29.94 | −0.07 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 30.32 | 29.99 | −0.31 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 30.35 | 30.09 | +0.23 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 30.16 | 30.06 | −0.05 |
Altimeter setting from CYHZ (METAR), one report per hour. “Change” is the first to the last report of that day; today is so far.
Halifax at a glance
How elevation shapes the reading in Halifax
Halifax is about 197 ft (60 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 Halifax/Stanfield Intl (CYHZ), 27 km (17 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 Halifax with any other city.
Halifax elevation and what it means · Sea-level vs station pressure
| Elevation | 197 ft · 60 m |
|---|---|
| Weather station | Halifax/Stanfield Intl (CYHZ) |
| Station elevation | 446 ft · 136 m |
| Standard air pressure at this elevation | 29.71 inHg · 1006 hPa |
| Air pressure vs sea level | 99% |
| Water boils at | 211.6 °F · 99.8 °C |
| Time zone | America/Halifax |
Reading the barometer
Is the pressure in Halifax high or low?
Today’s reading is low. Weather pressure is quoted at sea level, so the same scale works for Halifax 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 Halifax today?
The live reading at the top of this page is the latest sea-level pressure reported by Halifax/Stanfield Intl (CYHZ), 27 km (17 mi) from the city center. It updates about every 10 minutes; the graph shows the last 24 hours.
What is normal barometric pressure in Halifax?
Weather reports for Halifax 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 Halifax read lower than the forecast?
Halifax is close to sea level (about 197 ft), so absolute and sea-level pressure differ by only about 0.21 inHg (7 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 Halifax?
The graph on this page shows the last 7 days of hourly sea-level pressure from CYHZ, 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 Halifax 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.