Live · KRDD · reported 41 min ago
Barometric pressure in Redding, CA today
30.09inHg
1019.0 hPa (mb)
- 3-hour change
- −0.06 inHg · −2.1 hPa
- 24-hour range
- 30.05 – 30.15 inHg
- Station (absolute) pressure
- 29.48 inHg
- Barometer dial reads
- Change · slightly high
Last 7 days
7-day barometric pressure graph for Redding
Over the last 7 days, barometric pressure in Redding ranged from 30.02 inHg (Tuesday) to 30.18 inHg (Monday). The sharpest fall was 0.10 inHg within six hours, on Thursday.
| Day · inHg | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 30.15 | 30.09 | −0.03 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 30.13 | 30.05 | +0.06 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 30.16 | 30.06 | −0.07 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 30.16 | 30.06 | +0.04 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 30.09 | 30.02 | 0.00 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 30.10 | 30.02 | +0.03 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 30.18 | 30.07 | −0.04 |
Altimeter setting from KRDD (METAR), one report per hour. “Change” is the first to the last report of that day; today is so far.
Redding at a glance
How elevation shapes the reading in Redding
Redding is about 564 ft (172 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 Redding Muni (KRDD), 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 Redding with any other city.
Redding elevation and what it means · Sea-level vs station pressure
| Elevation | 564 ft · 172 m |
|---|---|
| Weather station | Redding Muni (KRDD) |
| Station elevation | 499 ft · 152 m |
| Standard air pressure at this elevation | 29.32 inHg · 993 hPa |
| Air pressure vs sea level | 98% |
| Water boils at | 211.0 °F · 99.4 °C |
| Time zone | America/Los Angeles |
Reading the barometer
Is the pressure in Redding high or low?
Today’s reading is slightly high. Weather pressure is quoted at sea level, so the same scale works for Redding 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 Redding today?
The live reading at the top of this page is the latest sea-level pressure reported by Redding Muni (KRDD), 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 Redding?
Weather reports for Redding 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 Redding read lower than the forecast?
Redding is close to sea level (about 564 ft), so absolute and sea-level pressure differ by only about 0.61 inHg (20 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 Redding?
The graph on this page shows the last 7 days of hourly sea-level pressure from KRDD, 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 Redding 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.