Barometric Pressure in Las Vegas, Nevada, US

The pressure in Las Vegas, United States is predicted to slowly drop over the next few hours, with an average pressure of 951.3 hPa today, which is lower than normal.

Weather prediction: Expect more wet and unsettled conditions

The daily total fluctuation in pressure in Las Vegas is 5.5 hPa, with a low of 949.2 hPa and a high of 954.7 hPa. The daily average here is lower than in most cities around the world.

Forecast

The barometric pressure in Las Vegas averages around 30.13 inches of mercury (inHg). This is slightly above the global average.

The city's pressure is influenced by its elevation, 2,000 feet above sea level.

Las Vegas is surrounded by mountains to the west and southwest. The Spring Mountains and McCullough Range create a basin effect.

This unique landscape traps and heats air, causing pressure to rise. The surrounding mountains block moisture from the Pacific Ocean.