Barometric pressure in New York, NY today
29.80 inHg
1009.2 hPa (mb)
- 3-hour change
- +1.0 hPa (+0.03 inHg)
- 24-hour range
- 29.77 inHg / 1008.2 hPa to 29.86 inHg / 1011.3 hPa
- Station (absolute) pressure
- 29.77 inHg / 1008.0 hPa
- Observed
- 3:51 PM EST · New York/JF Kennedy Intl, NY, US (KJFK)
New York at a glance
How elevation shapes the reading in New York
New York is about 33 ft (10 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 New York/JF Kennedy Intl (KJFK), 22 km (14 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 New York with any other city.
New York elevation and what it means · Sea-level vs station pressure
| Elevation | 33 ft · 10 m |
|---|---|
| Weather station | New York/JF Kennedy Intl (KJFK) |
| Station elevation | 10 ft · 3 m |
| Standard air pressure at this elevation | 29.89 inHg · 1012 hPa |
| Air pressure vs sea level | 100% |
| Water boils at | 211.9 °F · 100.0 °C |
| Time zone | America/New York |
Reading the barometer
What today’s pressure means for New York
High: above 30.20 inHg
Above about 1023 hPa. Sinking air under high pressure usually brings clear skies, light winds and, in winter, colder nights.
Normal: 29.80 – 30.20 inHg
About 1009–1023 hPa. Weather can go either way, so the 3-hour trend is the better guide.
Low: below 29.80 inHg
Below about 1009 hPa. Rising air under low pressure builds clouds; expect wind and rain, especially if the pressure keeps falling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the barometric pressure in New York today?
The live reading at the top of this page is the latest sea-level pressure reported by New York/JF Kennedy Intl (KJFK), 22 km (14 mi) from the city center. It updates about every 10 minutes; the graph shows the last 24 hours.
What is normal barometric pressure in New York?
Weather reports for New York 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 New York read lower than the forecast?
New York is close to sea level (about 33 ft), so absolute and sea-level pressure differ by only about 0.04 inHg (1 hPa). A larger gap usually means the barometer needs to be calibrated against the reading on this page.
Is the pressure in New York 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.