Barometric Pressure in Lafitte, United States

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

1017.1

today, which is considered normal.

Weather prediction: Expect more wet and unsettled conditions

The daily total fluctuation in pressure in Lafitte is

4

, with a low of

1015.1

and a high of

1019.1

.

Forecast

Lafitte's air pressure usually changes with weather patterns. When high-pressure systems move in, the air pressure increases, bringing clear skies. Low-pressure systems bring rain and lower pressure.

Lafitte's geography near the Gulf of Mexico and its low elevation affect air pressure. Moist air from the gulf moves in, influencing pressure changes.

In summer, air pressure drops with thunderstorms. Winters see higher pressure with cooler temperatures. Spring and fall have more stable pressure.

Lafitte has a humid subtropical climate. This climate type means air pressure changes are influenced by warm, moist air from the gulf and cooler, drier air from Canada.