Barometric Pressure in Pontardawe, Wales, GB

The pressure in Pontardawe, United Kingdom is predicted to rapidly rise over the next few hours, with an average pressure of 1006.8 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 Pontardawe is 15.5 hPa, with a low of 999.2 hPa and a high of 1014.7 hPa. The daily average here is higher than in most cities around the world.

Forecast

Pontardawe's weather is affected by its location near the Atlantic Ocean, which brings mild and wet air from the west.

The town's valley location creates a rain trap, with surrounding hills forcing air to rise, cool, and drop heavy rainfall, making air pressure lower.

In winter, cold Arctic air brings low pressure and stormy weather, while in summer, warm air from the Atlantic brings high pressure and drier skies.

Pontardawe's oceanic climate means it has mild temperatures, high rainfall, and frequent pressure changes, making the weather often cloudy and unpredictable.