Live · KHXD · reported 1 h 9 min ago
Barometric pressure in Hilton Head Island, SC today
30.06inHg
1018.0 hPa (mb)
- 3-hour change
- −0.03 inHg · −1.0 hPa
- 24-hour range
- 29.98 – 30.13 inHg
- Station (absolute) pressure
- 30.05 inHg
- Barometer dial reads
- Change · slightly high
Last 7 days
7-day barometric pressure graph for Hilton Head Island
Hourly sea-level pressure in Hilton Head Island over the last seven days, from weather station KHXD.
| Day · inHg | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loading the last 7 days | |||
Altimeter setting from KHXD (METAR), one report per hour. “Change” is the first to the last report of that day; today is so far.
Hilton Head Island at a glance
How elevation shapes the reading in Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island is about 10 ft (3 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 Hilton Head Arpt (KHXD), 5 km (3 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 Hilton Head Island with any other city.
Hilton Head Island elevation and what it means · Sea-level vs station pressure
| Elevation | 10 ft · 3 m |
|---|---|
| Weather station | Hilton Head Arpt (KHXD) |
| Station elevation | 16 ft · 5 m |
| Standard air pressure at this elevation | 29.91 inHg · 1013 hPa |
| Air pressure vs sea level | 100% |
| Water boils at | 212.0 °F · 100.0 °C |
| Time zone | America/New York |
Reading the barometer
Is the pressure in Hilton Head Island high or low?
Today’s reading is slightly high. Weather pressure is quoted at sea level, so the same scale works for Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island
Frequently asked questions
What is the barometric pressure in Hilton Head Island today?
The live reading at the top of this page is the latest sea-level pressure reported by Hilton Head Arpt (KHXD), 5 km (3 mi) from the city center. It updates about every 10 minutes; the graph shows the last 24 hours.
What is normal barometric pressure in Hilton Head Island?
Weather reports for Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island read lower than the forecast?
Hilton Head Island is close to sea level (about 10 ft), so absolute and sea-level pressure differ by only about 0.01 inHg (0 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 Hilton Head Island?
The graph on this page shows the last 7 days of hourly sea-level pressure from KHXD, 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 Hilton Head Island 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.