Northern Ireland

Scardans Pressure & Humidity

Fermanagh and Omagh — Barometric Trends

Scardans Pressure & Humidity Outlook

Across Scardans today, the barometer is near 1006 mb, on the low side of average, with a fairly balanced level of moisture in the air. That hints at a more mixed backdrop at times, especially if the breeze freshens. The range looks fairly wide across the outlook, so the support for settled weather may come and go. The later rise can help conditions calm down in places.

Over the coming days, pressure is likely to sit between 997 mb and 1020 mb in the days ahead. Pressure trends higher through the coming days, favouring quieter spells at times. Humidity looks generally high, which can help low cloud to linger in calmer spells.

Current Readings

Pressure

1006 mb

Humidity

72%

Dew Point

6.6°C

Today’s Hourly Humidity

Today’s Hourly Pressure

14-Day Trends

Fri
5 Jun
83% hum
1006 mb
Sat
6 Jun
95% hum
1003 mb
Sun
7 Jun
93% hum
1008 mb
Mon
8 Jun
82% hum
1012 mb
Tue
9 Jun
85% hum
1013 mb
Wed
10 Jun
93% hum
1002 mb
Thu
11 Jun
89% hum
1006 mb
Fri
12 Jun
79% hum
1008 mb
Sat
13 Jun
90% hum
997 mb
Sun
14 Jun
90% hum
999 mb
Mon
15 Jun
89% hum
1009 mb
Tue
16 Jun
97% hum
1007 mb
Wed
17 Jun
93% hum
1017 mb
Thu
18 Jun
72% hum
1020 mb

Humidity Chart

Pressure Chart

To plan confidently, separate what is likely from what is uncertain. Use the supporting guides to understand why the outlook is behaving the way it is for Scardans.

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.

FAQ

What is the air pressure in Scardans today?

Pressure in Scardans is close to 1006 mb right now. 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 mb1024 mb) often leans more settled, while the low 1000s (around 1000 mb1004 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 Scardans?

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 Scardans?

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 Scardans?

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.