Barometric Pressure in Ouagadougou, BF

The pressure in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is predicted to rapidly rise over the next few hours, with an average pressure of 977.1 hPa today, which is lower than normal.

Weather prediction: Expect shortly fair weather and gale or storm winds

The daily total fluctuation in pressure in Ouagadougou is 4.4 hPa, with a low of 975.5 hPa and a high of 979.9 hPa. The daily average here is lower than in most cities around the world.

Forecast

In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, the barometric pressure varies throughout the year. During the dry season from October to April, the pressure generally remains high, around 1013 millibars. In contrast, the wet season from May to September experiences lower pressure, averaging around 1008 millibars. These pressure variations are influenced by atmospheric conditions and wind patterns.

Ouagadougou is located in a semi-arid region with a flat landscape. The lack of significant geographical features like mountains or large bodies of water contributes to its weather patterns. The absence of mountains means there is no orographic effect, resulting in less significant pressure changes due to elevation. As a result, the atmospheric pressure in Ouagadougou is primarily influenced by seasonal weather patterns, such as the movement of the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).