Barometric Pressure in Stornoway, Scotland, GB

The pressure in Stornoway, United Kingdom is predicted to drop over the next few hours, with an average pressure of 1014.2 hPa today, which is considered normal.

Weather prediction:

The daily total fluctuation in pressure in Stornoway is 12.6 hPa, with a low of 1008.6 hPa and a high of 1021.2 hPa. The daily average here is higher than in most cities around the world.

Forecast

Weather patterns in Stornoway bring low pressure systems from the Atlantic, causing pressure to drop, and high pressure systems from the east, causing pressure to rise. Pressure changes often and rapidly.

Stornoway's high elevation and surrounding hills disrupt airflow, making pressure more variable and unpredictable. The landscape also blocks or redirects winds, affecting pressure patterns.

In winter, low pressure dominates, bringing strong winds and rain. In summer, high pressure brings calmer and drier conditions. Spring and autumn see a mix of both.

Stornoway has a maritime climate with frequent pressure changes, making the weather unpredictable and variable, with wind and rain common, but also some sunny days.