Live · MROC · reported 16 min ago
Barometric pressure in San Jose, Costa Rica today
29.95inHg
1014.3 hPa (mb)
- 3-hour change
- −0.04 inHg · −1.4 hPa
- 24-hour range
- 29.94 – 30.05 inHg
- Station (absolute) pressure
- 26.14 inHg
- Barometer dial reads
- Change · near normal
Last 7 days
7-day barometric pressure graph for San Jose
Over the last 7 days, barometric pressure in San Jose ranged from 29.92 inHg (Monday) to 30.07 inHg (Tuesday). The sharpest fall was 0.13 inHg within six hours, on Thursday.
| Day · inHg | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 30.04 | 29.95 | −0.06 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 30.05 | 29.92 | +0.04 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 30.05 | 29.96 | −0.02 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 30.07 | 29.92 | 0.00 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 30.07 | 29.95 | +0.02 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 30.07 | 29.96 | +0.04 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 30.05 | 29.92 | +0.06 |
Altimeter setting from MROC (METAR), one report per hour. “Change” is the first to the last report of that day; today is so far.
San Jose at a glance
How elevation shapes the reading in San Jose
San Jose is about 3,717 ft (1,133 m) above sea level. That is high enough that the air pressure you actually stand in is well below the figure in the forecast: about 26.11 inHg (884 hPa) on a standard day, against 29.92 inHg at sea level.
The reading above is the altimeter setting from San José/Santamaria Arpt (MROC), 16 km (10 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 San Jose with any other city.
San Jose elevation and what it means · Sea-level vs station pressure
| Elevation | 3,717 ft · 1,133 m |
|---|---|
| Weather station | San José/Santamaria Arpt (MROC) |
| Station elevation | 2,953 ft · 900 m |
| Standard air pressure at this elevation | 26.11 inHg · 884 hPa |
| Air pressure vs sea level | 87% |
| Water boils at | 205.1 °F · 96.2 °C |
| Time zone | America/Costa Rica |
Reading the barometer
Is the pressure in San Jose high or low?
Today’s reading is near normal. Weather pressure is quoted at sea level, so the same scale works for San Jose 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 San Jose today?
The live reading at the top of this page is the latest sea-level pressure reported by San José/Santamaria Arpt (MROC), 16 km (10 mi) from the city center. It updates about every 10 minutes; the graph shows the last 24 hours.
What is normal barometric pressure in San Jose?
Weather reports for San Jose 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 San Jose read lower than the forecast?
San Jose sits at about 3,717 ft (1,133 m). At that height the air above weighs less, so an uncorrected sensor reads around 26.11 inHg (884 hPa) on a standard day. Forecasts correct that to sea level. Set a home barometer to the sea-level value on this page, or use the station pressure line for an uncorrected comparison.
Where can I see a 7-day barometric pressure graph for San Jose?
The graph on this page shows the last 7 days of hourly sea-level pressure from MROC, 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 San Jose 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.