Barometric Pressure in Scarborough, United Kingdom 
1018.7 hPa
12.6 ℃
91%
3.7 m/s
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The average pressure in Scarborough, England, United Kingdom today is , which is considered normal. Pressure is trending steady.
Weather prediction: Changeable, mending
Rapid Pressure Changes
Rapid pressure changes detected in Scarborough, often a sign of approaching weather shifts. See the forecast chart or get pressure alerts.
- Rapid Fall : ()
- Rapid Rise : ()
The daily total fluctuation in pressure in Scarborough is , with a low of and a high of .
Forecast
Hourly Pressure Trends
Track the barometric pressure in Scarborough hour by hour across the next 6 hourly readings.
Scarborough has a maritime climate with varying air pressure. Low-pressure systems bring rain and wind from the Atlantic Ocean. High-pressure systems from Europe bring calmer, sunnier weather. The town's coastal location means air pressure changes are often influenced by the sea.
Scarborough's geography, with hills and the coast, affects air pressure. As winds rise over hills, they cool, and air pressure drops, leading to cloudier weather. The sea also regulates air pressure, keeping temperatures and pressure relatively stable.
In winter, low air pressure dominates, bringing rain and strong winds. In summer, high air pressure is more common, resulting in sunnier, drier weather.
Scarborough's climate type, oceanic, means air pressure changes are generally moderate. The town experiences a range of weather conditions due to its location and geography.