Barometric Pressure in Saratoga, California, US

The pressure in Saratoga, 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 Saratoga is 11.2 hPa, with a low of 990.3 hPa and a high of 1001.5 hPa. The daily average here is higher than in most cities around the world.

Forecast

The weather in Saratoga, California, has high and low air pressure systems that move in from the Pacific Ocean and bring changes in the weather. When high pressure is over Saratoga, the weather is usually sunny and calm. When low pressure is over Saratoga, the weather is usually cloudy and rainy.

Saratoga's elevation of 400 feet and its location in the Santa Cruz Mountains influence the atmospheric pressure. The mountains block some of the air masses from the ocean, which affects the pressure. The valley where Saratoga is located can trap cooler air, making the pressure lower.

In the winter, the pressure is usually lower, bringing rain and cloudy weather. In the summer, the pressure is usually higher, bringing sunny and hot weather. In the spring and fall, the pressure is in between, bringing mild weather.

Saratoga has a Mediterranean climate, which means it has dry summers and wet winters. This climate type causes big changes in the barometric pressure throughout the year, making the weather in Saratoga varied and interesting.