Barometric Pressure in Short Pump, United States 
1006.8 hPa
10 ℃
85%
2.62 m/s
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The average pressure in Short Pump, Virginia, United States today is , which is lower than normal. Pressure is trending falling.
Weather prediction: Very unsettled, rain
The daily total fluctuation in pressure in Short Pump is , with a low of and a high of .
Forecast
Hourly Pressure Trends
Track the barometric pressure in Short Pump hour by hour across the next 6 hourly readings.
Short Pump lies in Virginia’s Piedmont, just west of Richmond. Its inland setting and gentle hills shape a humid climate with warm summers and cool winters. Moist air moves inland from the Atlantic, bringing sticky conditions and rain. Passing fronts can make temperatures change quickly.
High pressure often follows cold fronts, bringing clearer skies and drier air. In summer, high pressure can hold hot, humid air in place. Low pressure systems and passing fronts bring clouds, rain, and occasional thunderstorms. These systems make air pressure rise and fall through the year.
Spring is mild and rainy, while summer is hot and humid, with many afternoon storms. Fall usually brings cooler, drier days. Winter is cool, with periods of rain and occasional snow or ice. Cold fronts can bring sharp temperature drops, while warm spells may follow.