Live · KMFR · reported 36 min ago
Barometric pressure in Medford, OR today
30.17inHg
1021.8 hPa (mb)
- 3-hour change
- −0.06 inHg · −2.0 hPa
- 24-hour range
- 29.97 – 30.23 inHg
- Station (absolute) pressure
- 28.70 inHg
- Barometer dial reads
- Change · slightly high
Last 7 days
7-day barometric pressure graph for Medford
Over the last 7 days, barometric pressure in Medford ranged from 29.97 inHg (Saturday) to 30.31 inHg (Thursday). The sharpest fall was 0.15 inHg within six hours, on Thursday.
| Day · inHg | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 30.23 | 30.09 | +0.08 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 30.18 | 29.97 | −0.10 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 30.28 | 30.19 | −0.05 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 30.31 | 30.16 | +0.04 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 30.17 | 30.09 | +0.05 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 30.11 | 29.99 | +0.07 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 30.24 | 30.04 | −0.15 |
Altimeter setting from KMFR (METAR), one report per hour. “Change” is the first to the last report of that day; today is so far.
Medford at a glance
How elevation shapes the reading in Medford
Medford is about 1,381 ft (421 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 Medford/Rogue Valley Intl (KMFR), 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 Medford with any other city.
Medford elevation and what it means · Sea-level vs station pressure
| Elevation | 1,381 ft · 421 m |
|---|---|
| Weather station | Medford/Rogue Valley Intl (KMFR) |
| Station elevation | 1,302 ft · 397 m |
| Standard air pressure at this elevation | 28.46 inHg · 964 hPa |
| Air pressure vs sea level | 95% |
| Water boils at | 209.4 °F · 98.6 °C |
| Time zone | America/Los Angeles |
Reading the barometer
Is the pressure in Medford high or low?
Today’s reading is slightly high. Weather pressure is quoted at sea level, so the same scale works for Medford 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 Medford today?
The live reading at the top of this page is the latest sea-level pressure reported by Medford/Rogue Valley Intl (KMFR), 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 Medford?
Weather reports for Medford 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 Medford read lower than the forecast?
Medford is close to sea level (about 1,381 ft), so absolute and sea-level pressure differ by only about 1.46 inHg (50 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 Medford?
The graph on this page shows the last 7 days of hourly sea-level pressure from KMFR, 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 Medford 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.