Barometric Pressure in Zurich, Zurich, CH

The pressure in Zurich, Switzerland is predicted to quickly rise over the next few hours, with an average pressure of 969.2 hPa today, which is lower than normal.

Weather prediction: Expect more dry and cold weather and a strong breeze to gale winds

The daily total fluctuation in pressure in Zurich is 6.4 hPa, with a low of 966.4 hPa and a high of 972.8 hPa. The daily average here is lower than in most cities around the world.

Forecast

The barometric pressure in Zurich is influenced by the city's location in a valley. This leads to a unique pressure pattern. The surrounding mountains create a barrier that traps air masses.

Zurich is situated in a basin surrounded by the Swiss Alps. The nearby mountains create a rain shadow effect. Moist air from the Atlantic Ocean is blocked by the mountains.

As a result, Zurich experiences a relatively dry climate. The Alps also force warm air to rise, cool, and condense, resulting in precipitation. This process influences the local weather patterns.