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Ethie Haven Pressure & Humidity

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Ethie Haven Pressure & Humidity Outlook

Across Ethie Haven today, the barometer is near 986 mb, well on the low side, with humidity running high, so it can feel a bit close at times. That keeps the background more unsettled, with conditions more likely to shift as systems move through. 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.

Over the coming days, pressure is likely to sit between 984 mb and 1028 mb in the days ahead. 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

986 mb

Humidity

88%

Dew Point

10.7°C

Today’s Hourly Humidity

Today’s Hourly Pressure

14-Day Trends

Thu
4 Jun
87% hum
984 mb
Fri
5 Jun
73% hum
1003 mb
Sat
6 Jun
88% hum
1007 mb
Sun
7 Jun
86% hum
1011 mb
Mon
8 Jun
92% hum
1007 mb
Tue
9 Jun
79% hum
1006 mb
Wed
10 Jun
89% hum
1005 mb
Thu
11 Jun
82% hum
1009 mb
Fri
12 Jun
81% hum
1009 mb
Sat
13 Jun
86% hum
1010 mb
Sun
14 Jun
77% hum
1020 mb
Mon
15 Jun
76% hum
1022 mb
Tue
16 Jun
81% hum
1016 mb
Wed
17 Jun
85% hum
1028 mb

Humidity Chart

Pressure Chart

Forecast charts summarise likely conditions, but day-to-day outcomes in the UK often depend on how the larger pressure pattern evolves. Use the context links below to interpret the signal more reliably.

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 Ethie Haven today?

In Ethie Haven today, pressure is around 986 mb. It provides useful background context — especially whether the wider pattern leans more settled or more changeable. 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 Ethie Haven?

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 Ethie Haven?

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 Ethie Haven?

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 is generally typical, with day-to-day comfort shaped more by wind and cloud than by a persistent moisture signal.