Live · KINT · reported 1 h 5 min ago
Barometric pressure in Winston-Salem, NC today
30.01inHg
1016.3 hPa (mb)
- 3-hour change
- −0.04 inHg · −1.4 hPa
- 24-hour range
- 30.00 – 30.13 inHg
- Station (absolute) pressure
- 28.98 inHg
- Barometer dial reads
- Change · near normal
Last 7 days
7-day barometric pressure graph for Winston-Salem
Over the last 7 days, barometric pressure in Winston-Salem ranged from 29.87 inHg (Friday) to 30.45 inHg (Monday). The sharpest fall was 0.13 inHg within six hours, on Wednesday.
| Day · inHg | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 30.13 | 30.01 | −0.10 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 30.12 | 29.94 | +0.17 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 29.96 | 29.87 | +0.03 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 30.00 | 29.90 | −0.08 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 30.22 | 30.00 | −0.22 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 30.36 | 30.23 | −0.11 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 30.45 | 30.33 | −0.08 |
Altimeter setting from KINT (METAR), one report per hour. “Change” is the first to the last report of that day; today is so far.
Winston-Salem at a glance
How elevation shapes the reading in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem is about 961 ft (293 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 Winston-Salem/Reynolds Arpt (KINT), 4 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 Winston-Salem with any other city.
Winston-Salem elevation and what it means · Sea-level vs station pressure
| Elevation | 961 ft · 293 m |
|---|---|
| Weather station | Winston-Salem/Reynolds Arpt (KINT) |
| Station elevation | 958 ft · 292 m |
| Standard air pressure at this elevation | 28.90 inHg · 979 hPa |
| Air pressure vs sea level | 97% |
| Water boils at | 210.2 °F · 99.0 °C |
| Time zone | America/New York |
Reading the barometer
Is the pressure in Winston-Salem high or low?
Today’s reading is near normal. Weather pressure is quoted at sea level, so the same scale works for Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem today?
The live reading at the top of this page is the latest sea-level pressure reported by Winston-Salem/Reynolds Arpt (KINT), 4 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 Winston-Salem?
Weather reports for Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem read lower than the forecast?
Winston-Salem is close to sea level (about 961 ft), so absolute and sea-level pressure differ by only about 1.02 inHg (35 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 Winston-Salem?
The graph on this page shows the last 7 days of hourly sea-level pressure from KINT, 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 Winston-Salem 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.