Barometric Pressure in Bergen, Vestland, NO

The pressure in Bergen, Norway is predicted to rise over the next few hours, with an average pressure of 1002.9 hPa today, which is lower than normal.

Weather prediction: Expect fair, dry, cool weather and a strong breeze

The daily total fluctuation in pressure in Bergen is 7.7 hPa, with a low of 998.8 hPa and a high of 1006.5 hPa. The daily average here is higher than in most cities around the world.

Forecast

The barometric pressure in Bergen, Norway is generally low. It averages around 980 millibars. This is because Bergen is located near the Atlantic Ocean.

The city is surrounded by mountains. These mountains are quite high. They block the westerly winds from the ocean. This creates a rain shadow effect. The air rises over the mountains. It cools down and condenses.

The condensed air forms clouds. These clouds bring heavy rainfall to Bergen. The city gets a lot of precipitation. It is one of the rainiest cities in Europe. The rainfall is especially high during the winter months.

The mountains also create a local wind effect. The wind blows from the mountains to the city. It brings cold air from the mountains. This makes the city even cooler. The temperature in Bergen is lower than in other cities at the same latitude.