Barometric Pressure in Apache Junction, United States

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The pressure in Apache Junction, Arizona, United States is predicted to drop over the next few hours, with an average pressure of

958.9

today, which is lower than normal.

Weather prediction: Expect wet, unsettled weather and a strong breeze

The daily total fluctuation in pressure in Apache Junction is

5.1

, with a low of

955.5

and a high of

960.6

.

Forecast

Apache Junction has low air pressure in summer and high air pressure in winter. Air pressure changes due to weather patterns like storms or clear skies. The city's geography, with mountains nearby, affects air pressure too.

The Superstition Mountains to the east and Tonto National Forest to the north influence air pressure. As winds blow, they carry moisture and air masses that change pressure. In summer, low-pressure systems bring hot and humid air. In winter, high-pressure systems bring cooler and drier air.

Seasonally, air pressure changes bring different weather. Summer has extreme heat and occasional storms. Winters are mild with little rain. Apache Junction has a semi-arid climate with low humidity.

The climate type means air pressure has large daily swings. High pressure dominates for most of the year. Low pressure brings the little rainfall Apache Junction gets. The region's weather patterns create a unique air pressure profile.