0000 hPa
00.00 inHg
00.0 ℃
0.00 ℉
00.0 m/s
00.0 mph
00.0%
Get Alerts 🚨. Sign up to receive alerts when the barometric pressure changes significantly.
The pressure in Zurich, Switzerland is predicted to rapidly drop over the next few hours, with an average pressure of 1002 hPa today, which is lower than normal.
Weather prediction: Expect storm force weather
The daily total fluctuation in pressure in Zurich is 20.7 hPa, with a low of 991.4 hPa and a high of 1012.1 hPa. The daily average here is lower than in most cities around the world.
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.