Barometric Pressure in Zurich, Switzerland 
1021.5 hPa
7.2 ℃
74%
4.53 m/s
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The average pressure in Zurich, Switzerland today is , which is considered normal. Pressure is trending falling.
Weather prediction: Rain at times, very unsettled
Rapid Pressure Changes
Rapid pressure changes detected in Zurich, 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 Zurich is , with a low of and a high of .
Forecast
Hourly Pressure Trends
Track the barometric pressure in Zurich hour by hour across the next 6 hourly readings.
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.