Barometric Pressure in Fort Ashby, United States

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The pressure in Fort Ashby, West Virginia, United States is predicted to drop over the next few hours, with an average pressure of 998.8 hPa today, which is lower than normal.

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

The daily total fluctuation in pressure in Fort Ashby is 6.7 hPa, with a low of 995.1 hPa and a high of 1001.8 hPa.

Forecast

Fort Ashby's weather is affected by its location in the Appalachian Mountains, which creates unique air pressure patterns. Valley location traps cold air, making winter air pressure low. Mountains surrounding the valley block warm air from the southeast, keeping air pressure high in summer.

Fort Ashby's geography, with mountains to the east and west, blocks airflow and creates a rain shadow effect, leading to lower air pressure. This geography also traps cold air in winter, making air pressure drop even more.

In winter, cold air dominates, bringing low air pressure and cold temperatures. In summer, warm air from the west brings higher air pressure and warmer temperatures. Spring and fall are mild with moderate air pressure.

Fort Ashby has a humid continental climate, characterized by large temperature differences between winter and summer. This climate type leads to big air pressure swings, with low pressure in winter and high pressure in summer.