Southend Pressure & Humidity
Southend-on-Sea — Barometric Trends
Southend Pressure & Humidity Outlook
Across Southend today, the barometer is near 997 mb, well on the low side, with humidity sitting in a comfortable middle range. That raises the chance of a more changeable spell at times, even with quieter windows in between. The range looks fairly wide across the outlook, so the support for settled weather may come and go. A gentle rise later on would slightly favour more settled spells.
Through the period, pressure is projected to run between 996 mb and 1024 mb across the outlook period. 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
Humidity
Dew Point
Today’s Hourly Humidity
Today’s Hourly Pressure
14-Day Trends
Humidity Chart
Pressure Chart
Forecast context and reference links
When forecasts change between updates, it is commonly driven by small shifts in storm track or blocking position. The links below give stable context that helps you read those changes.
- England Climate for regional patterns and seasonal tendencies.
- UK Climate Overview for a national baseline and how regions compare.
- England for location browsing and regional navigation.
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
- UK Weather Patterns
- UK Seasonal Weather
- UK Weather Hazards
- UK Weather Safety
- UK Jet Stream
- UK Microclimates
Glossary support
Start with the Weather Glossary. Useful terms for this page include Isobar, Pressure Gradient, Relative Humidity, Dew Point, Anticyclone, and Depression.
FAQ
What is the air pressure in Southend today?
Right now, Southend is near 997 mb for atmospheric pressure. It gives a sense of the overall pattern, though the local detail still comes down to cloud cover and wind. As the period goes on, the barometer tends to lift, supporting a more settled background pattern at times.
What counts as high or low pressure in the UK?
As a rough guide, the low 1020s (around 1020 mb–1024 mb) tends to be a more settled signal, while the low 1000s (around 1000 mb–1004 mb) more often points to Atlantic influence. The overall pattern matters more than any single reading.
How does pressure affect wind in Southend?
Wind strength is driven mainly by the pressure gradient — how quickly pressure changes over distance. Tightly packed isobars usually mean stronger winds; a slack pattern often allows lighter winds, regardless of whether the headline pressure is high or low.
Does low pressure always mean rain in Southend?
No. Low pressure increases the chance of changeable weather, but the wettest rain bands can miss your area entirely depending on where fronts set up.
What does humidity mean for comfort in Southend?
It reflects how much moisture the air is holding compared with its maximum. Higher values can favour haze or low cloud, especially when winds are light. Moisture levels are broadly seasonal, with the ‘feel’ of the air changing mainly with temperature and wind strength.