Barometric Pressure in Namibia
We monitor barometric pressure across 3 cities in Namibia, giving you up-to-date insights into local weather patterns.
Whether you're tracking pressure changes for health reasons, planning outdoor activities, or planning a fishing trip, our data is tailored to conditions in Namibia, with detailed readings city by city.
Namibia Barometric Pressure Map
Depending on how many places we monitor in Namibia, the map displays a sampled set of barometric pressure data to give a clear overview of current conditions.Trends Today
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
- Windhoek: 1.06
- Windhoek: 0.75
- Swakopmund: 0.51
Least volatile
- Swakopmund: 0.51
- Windhoek: 0.75
- Windhoek: 1.06
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
Namibia’s air pressure patterns are shaped by big weather systems. The South Atlantic High brings dry, sinking air from the west, causing high pressure. Sometimes tropical systems from the north, like the Intertropical Convergence Zone, move south and bring lower pressure, especially in summer.
Geography
Namibia’s geography affects air pressure too. The coastal area next to the cold Atlantic Ocean usually has high pressure and dry air. The inland plateau, being higher above sea level, often has lower pressure compared to the coast. Mountains block and steer some weather systems, changing pressure in different regions.
Seasonal Cycles
Air pressure changes with the seasons. In winter, high pressure dominates because cool, dry air moves in from the Atlantic. In summer, land heats up and creates areas of low pressure, letting moist tropical air move southward, especially in the north and east of Namibia.
Climate Change
Climate change is altering air pressure patterns. Higher temperatures mean Namibia’s land heats up more in summer, creating stronger low-pressure areas and more extreme weather. Changes in ocean temperatures may also shift where high and low-pressure systems form, making Namibia’s weather harder to predict.
Places in Namibia
You can find your city in the lists below, by using our search, or on the Namibia Pressure Map above. We're tracking barometric pressure across multiple locations in Namibia 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.
Other
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Windhoek
- low
- 1.06 / 1.13
Erongo
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Swakopmund
- normal
- 0.51 / 0.56
Khomas
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Windhoek
- low
- 0.75 / 0.91