Barometric Pressure in Fairmont, United States

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The pressure in Fairmont, West Virginia, United States is predicted to slowly drop over the next few hours, with an average pressure of

983.1

today, which is lower than normal.

Weather prediction: Expect more wet and unsettled conditions

The daily total fluctuation in pressure in Fairmont is

2.6

, with a low of

982.2

and a high of

984.8

.

Forecast

Fairmont, West Virginia has changing air pressure because of its weather patterns. Storms bring low air pressure, while fair skies bring high pressure. The Appalachian Mountains surround Fairmont, trapping cold air in winter and hot air in summer, making big temperature changes. In winter, cold air makes low pressure, bringing snow. In summer, hot air makes high pressure, bringing warm weather. Fairmont has a humid continental climate, which means big temperature changes and air pressure swings between winter and summer.