Barometric Pressure in Saint Catharines, Ontario, CA

The pressure in Saint Catharines, Canada is predicted to rapidly rise over the next few hours, with an average pressure of 1001.5 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 Saint Catharines is 4.1 hPa, with a low of 999.2 hPa and a high of 1003.3 hPa. The daily average here is higher than in most cities around the world.

Forecast

Saint Catharines's weather patterns bring changes in barometric pressure, with high pressure systems causing clear skies and low pressure systems bringing rain or storms. Pressure changes can happen quickly or slowly, depending on the weather.

The city's elevation, near Lake Ontario, and the Niagara Escarpment, a cliff-like landform, influence atmospheric pressure. The escarpment can block or redirect air masses, affecting pressure variability.

In winter, high pressure dominates, bringing cold weather. In summer, low pressure is more common, causing warm and humid conditions. Spring and fall have mixed pressure patterns, leading to unstable weather.

Saint Catharines has a humid continental climate, with large pressure fluctuations. This means residents experience changing weather patterns, with varying pressure levels affecting the local weather and their daily lives.