Barometric Pressure in Lockport, United States

• Forecast Chart
• Hourly Trends

The pressure in Lockport, New York, United States is predicted to slowly drop over the next few hours, with an average pressure of 996.2 hPa today, which is lower than normal.

Weather prediction: Expect more wet and unsettled conditions

The daily total fluctuation in pressure in Lockport is 2.3 hPa, with a low of 994.9 hPa and a high of 997.2 hPa.

Forecast

Lockport's weather is affected by air pressure. Air pressure is like the air's weight. When air pressure is high, the air is heavy and presses down. When it's low, the air is light and rises. This affects the weather.

Lockport's geography, being near Lake Ontario, affects air pressure. The lake's water temperature influences the air above it. In winter, the lake is colder, making the air above it colder and heavier. This creates high air pressure.

In summer, the lake warms up, making the air above it warmer and lighter. This creates low air pressure. This pressure change affects the seasons. In winter, Lockport has cold and snowy weather due to high pressure. In summer, it has warm and sunny weather due to low pressure.

Lockport has a humid continental climate. This means it has cold winters and warm summers. The changing air pressure due to the lake's temperature create this climate type. The air pressure affects the weather patterns, making Lockport's weather change with the seasons.