Northern Ireland

Square Pressure & Humidity

Newry, Mourne and Down — Barometric Trends

Square Pressure & Humidity Outlook

Today in Square, the barometer sits near 1001 mb, a little below average, with high humidity making it feel rather clammy in sheltered spots. It adds a mildly unsettled edge, so the detail can vary through the day. Conditions can feel a bit stop–start at times, with the broader signal shifting across the period. Later on, the balance can tip a touch more settled at times.

Through the period, pressure is projected to run between 991 mb and 1028 mb across the outlook period. 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

1001 mb

Humidity

80%

Dew Point

5.2°C

Today’s Hourly Humidity

Today’s Hourly Pressure

14-Day Trends

Thu
4 Jun
91% hum
991 mb
Fri
5 Jun
80% hum
1007 mb
Sat
6 Jun
94% hum
1001 mb
Sun
7 Jun
90% hum
1011 mb
Mon
8 Jun
82% hum
1010 mb
Tue
9 Jun
89% hum
1012 mb
Wed
10 Jun
92% hum
1003 mb
Thu
11 Jun
87% hum
1008 mb
Fri
12 Jun
87% hum
1009 mb
Sat
13 Jun
81% hum
1011 mb
Sun
14 Jun
79% hum
1020 mb
Mon
15 Jun
76% hum
1021 mb
Tue
16 Jun
87% hum
1021 mb
Wed
17 Jun
80% hum
1028 mb

Humidity Chart

Pressure Chart

For Square, 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.

FAQ

What is the air pressure in Square today?

In Square today, pressure is around 1001 mb. It helps describe the broader set-up, while cloud, fronts and local effects still decide the day-to-day detail. Later in the outlook, pressure trends a little higher, which can bring quieter interludes at times.

What counts as high or low pressure in the UK?

In UK terms, pressure in the low 1020s (around 1020 mb1024 mb) often supports a steadier background, while the low 1000s (around 1000 mb1004 mb) more often sits closer to passing low-pressure systems. What matters most is the wider pattern and whether pressure is rising or falling.

How does pressure affect wind in Square?

Pressure influences wind through the regional gradient. When the pattern tightens, winds can pick up; when it relaxes, winds usually ease.

Does low pressure always mean rain in Square?

Not necessarily. Low pressure favours rising motion and cloud development, but rainfall depends on available moisture, frontal features and the track of the system. Some low-pressure days are simply cloudy and breezy with only patchy showers.

What does humidity mean for comfort in Square?

It is the amount of water vapour in the air relative to its capacity at that temperature. When humidity is high, evaporation slows and the air can feel damp; when it is lower, comfort and visibility often improve. Moisture levels stay on the higher side overall, so visibility can drop more easily in calmer spells, with low cloud more prone to linger.