Northern Ireland

Six Road Ends Pressure & Humidity

Ards and North Down — Barometric Trends

Six Road Ends Pressure & Humidity Outlook

For Six Road Ends today, pressure is around 1002 mb, slightly on the low side, with a fairly balanced level of moisture in the air. It adds a mildly unsettled edge, so the detail can vary through the day. With a wide spread in values, the background feel can swing between steadier and more mixed spells. A later dip can encourage a more changeable feel again.

Looking ahead, pressure is expected to range between 987 mb up to 1013 mb during the period ahead. Pressure is projected to edge lower through the period, which can encourage a more changeable feel at times. Humidity looks generally high, which can help low cloud to linger in calmer spells.

Current Readings

Pressure

1002 mb

Humidity

71%

Dew Point

5.3°C

Today’s Hourly Humidity

Today’s Hourly Pressure

14-Day Trends

Fri
5 Jun
77% hum
1007 mb
Sat
6 Jun
92% hum
1003 mb
Sun
7 Jun
90% hum
1011 mb
Mon
8 Jun
81% hum
1012 mb
Tue
9 Jun
81% hum
1012 mb
Wed
10 Jun
80% hum
1013 mb
Thu
11 Jun
90% hum
996 mb
Fri
12 Jun
85% hum
996 mb
Sat
13 Jun
82% hum
1007 mb
Sun
14 Jun
84% hum
1008 mb
Mon
15 Jun
94% hum
1002 mb
Tue
16 Jun
89% hum
987 mb
Wed
17 Jun
78% hum
1001 mb
Thu
18 Jun
94% hum
1002 mb

Humidity Chart

Pressure Chart

Across Northern Ireland, local effects can shift outcomes even when the national pattern is similar. Coastal exposure, terrain, and airflow direction often explain the difference between a near-miss and a wet day.

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.

Nearby Cities — Pressure humidity

Drumhirk
Ards and North Down · 2.8 km
Conlig
Ards and North Down · 3.1 km
Newtownards
Ards and North Down · 4.1 km
Bangor
Ards and North Down · 5.4 km
Groomsport
Ards and North Down · 5.7 km
Millisle
Ards and North Down · 6.8 km
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FAQ

What is the air pressure in Six Road Ends today?

Pressure in Six Road Ends is close to 1002 mb right now. It gives a sense of the overall pattern, though the local detail still comes down to cloud cover and wind. Looking further ahead, pressure eases lower overall, which can keep the broader pattern more changeable 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 Six Road Ends?

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 Six Road Ends?

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 Six Road Ends?

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. Humidity is frequently elevated through the period, which can keep the air feeling damp and occasionally reduce visibility in lighter winds.