Live · KTVC · reported 1 h 0 min ago
Barometric pressure in Traverse City, MI today
29.80inHg
1009.2 hPa (mb)
- 3-hour change
- +0.04 inHg · +1.3 hPa
- 24-hour range
- 29.76 – 30.03 inHg
- Station (absolute) pressure
- 29.16 inHg
- Barometer dial reads
- Change · near normal
Last 7 days
7-day barometric pressure graph for Traverse City
Hourly sea-level pressure in Traverse City over the last seven days, from weather station KTVC.
| Day · inHg | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loading the last 7 days | |||
Altimeter setting from KTVC (METAR), one report per hour. “Change” is the first to the last report of that day; today is so far.
Traverse City at a glance
How elevation shapes the reading in Traverse City
Traverse City is about 597 ft (182 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 Traverse City/Cherry Capital Arpt (KTVC), 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 Traverse City with any other city.
Traverse City elevation and what it means · Sea-level vs station pressure
| Elevation | 597 ft · 182 m |
|---|---|
| Weather station | Traverse City/Cherry Capital Arpt (KTVC) |
| Station elevation | 617 ft · 188 m |
| Standard air pressure at this elevation | 29.28 inHg · 992 hPa |
| Air pressure vs sea level | 98% |
| Water boils at | 210.9 °F · 99.4 °C |
| Time zone | America/Detroit |
Reading the barometer
Is the pressure in Traverse City high or low?
Today’s reading is near normal. Weather pressure is quoted at sea level, so the same scale works for Traverse City 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 Traverse City today?
The live reading at the top of this page is the latest sea-level pressure reported by Traverse City/Cherry Capital Arpt (KTVC), 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 Traverse City?
Weather reports for Traverse City 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 Traverse City read lower than the forecast?
Traverse City is close to sea level (about 597 ft), so absolute and sea-level pressure differ by only about 0.64 inHg (22 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 Traverse City?
The graph on this page shows the last 7 days of hourly sea-level pressure from KTVC, 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 Traverse City 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.