Barometric Pressure
Barometric Pressure in Rwanda
We monitor barometric pressure across 1 city in Rwanda, 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 Rwanda, with detailed readings city by city.
Rwanda Barometric Pressure Map
Depending on how many places we monitor in Rwanda, 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.
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
Rwanda’s air pressure is affected mainly by the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). This is a band of low pressure that moves north and south across Africa through the year. Tropical air masses and rain-bearing weather systems like monsoons help shift high and low pressure zones over Rwanda.
Geography
Rwanda has mountains, hills, and valleys. High places usually have lower air pressure than lowlands because air gets thinner as you go higher. The main mountains in the west often block and redirect wind, causing differences in air pressure between regions.
Seasonal Cycles
Air pressure in Rwanda changes with the wet and dry seasons. During the rainy seasons, pressure usually falls as moist air arrives. In the dry seasons, pressure is higher and the weather is calmer. The movement of the ITCZ is mostly responsible for these seasonal changes.
Climate Change
Climate change is affecting air pressure patterns. Rising temperatures can create stronger or weaker pressure systems and shift rainfall patterns. This sometimes causes longer dry spells or heavier rains, as well as more unpredictable weather in Rwanda.
Places in Rwanda
You can find your city in the lists below, by using our search, or on the Rwanda Pressure Map above. We're tracking barometric pressure across multiple locations in Rwanda 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.
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Kigali
- low
- 0.59 / 0.61