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Barometric Pressure in China

We monitor barometric pressure across 17 cities in China, giving you up-to-date insights into local weather patterns.

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Whether you're tracking pressure changes for health reasons, planning outdoor activities, or planning a fishing trip, our data is tailored to conditions in China, with detailed readings city by city.

China Barometric Pressure Map

Depending on how many places we monitor in China, the map displays a sampled set of barometric pressure data to give a clear overview of current conditions.

Here you can see which cities experienced the biggest and smallest changes in barometric pressure today. This helps highlight areas with the most stable or unstable weather patterns.

Most volatile

Least volatile

How is it calculated?

Our volatility “beta” number is generated by an algorithm that analyzes hourly barometric pressure changes. It looks at how much the pressure fluctuates from hour to hour. A beta of 0 means no change, perfectly stable pressure. The higher the decimal value, the more variation there has been throughout the day or over a longer period.

Weather Systems

China’s air pressure is shaped by big weather systems like the Siberian High and the Asian Monsoon. In winter, cold air builds a strong, high-pressure area over Siberia, spreading south into China. In summer, warm, moist air from the ocean forms a low-pressure zone, pulling rain inland.

Geography

China’s mountains, deserts, and plateaus affect how pressure changes in each region. The Himalayas block cold winter air from going further south. The Tibetan Plateau has lower pressure because it’s so high. Eastern plains have bigger and quicker pressure swings than the western plateaus or southern hills.

Seasonal Cycles

China’s pressure cycles swap with the seasons. In winter, high pressure dominates the north, bringing dry, cold winds. In summer, low pressure arrives from the ocean, bringing warm air and heavy rainfall. These changes drive the monsoon and set the timing for rainy and dry seasons across China.

Climate Change

Climate change is starting to shift China’s pressure patterns. Warmer temperatures are weakening the strength of high-pressure systems in winter and changing when the summer monsoon arrives. Pressure differences are getting smaller, which may cause longer or stronger heat waves and storms in some regions.

Places in China

You can find your city in the lists below, by using our search, or on the China Pressure Map above. We're tracking barometric pressure across multiple locations in China to keep you informed.

Each city includes a pressure status showing whether it's currently high, normal or low, along with two volatility values: one for today and one for the full period, usually 14 days. These help you see how much the pressure is changing over time.

Anhui

Beijing

Fujian

Guangdong

Guangxi

Hebei

Shandong

Shanghai

Sichuan

Xizang

Yunnan

Zhejiang

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