Barometric Pressure in Katoomba, Australia 
1021.3 hPa
5.8 ℃
100%
1.23 m/s
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The average pressure in Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia today is , which is considered normal. Pressure is trending rising.
Weather prediction: Fairly fine, possible showers early
Rapid Pressure Changes
Rapid pressure changes detected in Katoomba, often a sign of approaching weather shifts. See the forecast chart or get pressure alerts.
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The daily total fluctuation in pressure in Katoomba is , with a low of and a high of .
Forecast
Hourly Pressure Trends
Track the barometric pressure in Katoomba hour by hour across the next 6 hourly readings.
Katoomba's weather is affected by its high altitude, which makes the air pressure lower than in coastal areas. This means the air is thinner and can't hold as much moisture.
The Blue Mountains, where Katoomba is located, create a rain shadow effect, blocking moist air from the east coast. This leads to lower air pressure and more rainfall.
In summer, the air pressure is higher, bringing hotter and drier air from the west. This leads to dry and sunny weather. In winter, the air pressure is lower, bringing cooler and wetter air from the east.
Katoomba has a humid subtropical climate, which means it has mild winters and warm summers. The air pressure changes with the seasons, making the weather more unpredictable.