Barometric Pressure in Mariposa, California, US

The pressure in Mariposa, United States is predicted to slowly drop over the next few hours, with an average pressure of 1022.7 hPa today, which is considered normal.

Weather prediction: Expect more wet and unsettled conditions

The daily total fluctuation in pressure in Mariposa is 4.7 hPa, with a low of 1019.9 hPa and a high of 1024.6 hPa. The daily average here is higher than in most cities around the world.

Forecast

The barometric pressure in Mariposa, California is influenced by the city's location in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Pressure changes are significant due to the region's mountainous terrain. Weather patterns are affected by the ups and downs of the pressure.

Mariposa is surrounded by mountains, with the Sierra National Forest to the east and the San Joaquin Valley to the west. This unique landscape creates a rain shadow effect, leading to dry air from the valley. The nearby mountains force warm air to rise, cool, and condense, resulting in precipitation. This combination of factors contributes to the local pressure fluctuations.