Barometric Pressure in Christchurch, England, GB

The pressure in Christchurch, United Kingdom is predicted to rapidly rise over the next few hours, with an average pressure of 1013.4 hPa today, which is considered normal.

Weather prediction: Expect shortly fair weather and gale or storm winds

The daily total fluctuation in pressure in Christchurch is 1.7 hPa, with a low of 1012.4 hPa and a high of 1014.1 hPa. The daily average here is higher than in most cities around the world.

Forecast

Christchurch's weather patterns make barometric pressure rise and fall often. This happens because of changes in air temperature and humidity. When air is warm and humid, pressure goes down.

Christchurch's landscape is flat near the coast and hilly inland. This mix of flat and hilly land affects air movement, which changes pressure. Air moves easily over flat areas but gets blocked by hills.

In winter, pressure is usually low, bringing rain and wind. In summer, pressure is usually high, making the weather calmer. Spring and autumn have changing pressure, with mixed weather.

Christchurch has a temperate maritime climate, which means it has lots of rainfall and mild temperatures. This climate type makes barometric pressure change often, with many cloudy and windy days.