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Kirkby Grindalythe Pressure & Humidity

North Yorkshire — Barometric Trends

Kirkby Grindalythe Pressure & Humidity Outlook

Kirkby Grindalythe starts the day with the barometer around 989 mb, decidedly low overall, with humidity in a fairly typical range for the time of year. That keeps the background more unsettled, with conditions more likely to shift as systems move through. With a wide spread in values, the background feel can swing between steadier and more mixed spells. Later on, the balance can tip a touch more settled at times.

Across the next several days, pressure looks set to vary between 990 mb up to 1021 mb over the coming days. Pressure trends higher through the coming days, favouring quieter spells at times. Moisture levels fluctuate within a fairly typical range for the time of year.

Current Readings

Pressure

989 mb

Humidity

77%

Dew Point

10.2°C

Today’s Hourly Humidity

Today’s Hourly Pressure

14-Day Trends

Thu
4 Jun
82% hum
990 mb
Fri
5 Jun
71% hum
1008 mb
Sat
6 Jun
88% hum
1006 mb
Sun
7 Jun
82% hum
1017 mb
Mon
8 Jun
95% hum
1007 mb
Tue
9 Jun
80% hum
1012 mb
Wed
10 Jun
89% hum
1004 mb
Thu
11 Jun
80% hum
1010 mb
Fri
12 Jun
77% hum
1005 mb
Sat
13 Jun
82% hum
1009 mb
Sun
14 Jun
94% hum
997 mb
Mon
15 Jun
80% hum
1021 mb
Tue
16 Jun
91% hum
1018 mb
Wed
17 Jun
98% hum
1002 mb

Humidity Chart

Pressure Chart

For Kirkby Grindalythe, the forecast is best read as a combination of short-range detail and broader regime. The first few days carry the highest timing confidence, while later periods describe direction and pattern.

How to interpret confidence

For how forecast reliability changes with lead time, see Forecast Confidence. For transparency on how WeatherEngland sources and updates data, see Methodology.

Background guides

Glossary support

Start with the Weather Glossary. Useful terms for this page include Isobar, Pressure Gradient, Relative Humidity, Dew Point, Anticyclone, and Depression.

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FAQ

What is the air pressure in Kirkby Grindalythe today?

The barometer in Kirkby Grindalythe is sitting near 989 mb at the moment. It helps describe the broader set-up, while cloud, fronts and local effects still decide the day-to-day detail. Looking further ahead, pressure edges higher overall, which can favour a steadier background later in the period.

What counts as high or low pressure in the UK?

There is no single cut-off, but as a practical UK guide: the low 1020s (around 1020 mb–1024 mb) often leans more settled, while the low 1000s (around 1000 mb–1004 mb) is more commonly tied to Atlantic lows nearby. The pressure gradient and the direction of travel are usually more telling than the exact number.

How does pressure affect wind in Kirkby Grindalythe?

It is not the absolute pressure that matters most, but how steeply it changes from place to place. A sharper gradient can bring brisk winds; a weaker gradient tends to keep winds lighter.

Does low pressure always mean rain in Kirkby Grindalythe?

It can raise the risk of showers or rain, but it does not guarantee it. The detail depends on fronts, moisture supply and how the system moves through the region.

What does humidity mean for comfort in Kirkby Grindalythe?

Humidity describes how close the air is to being saturated. Higher humidity can feel clammy and can support haze or low cloud in calmer conditions; lower humidity often feels crisper and helps things dry more quickly. Humidity also runs high on average, which can make low cloud or hazier spells more likely when winds are light, especially overnight.