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Fidden Pressure & Humidity

Argyll and Bute — Barometric Trends

Fidden Pressure & Humidity Outlook

Fidden starts the day with the barometer around 985 mb, decidedly low overall, with humidity staying high, so low cloud can feel a little more stubborn at times. That keeps the background more unsettled, with conditions more likely to shift as systems move through. With a wide spread in values, the background feel can swing between steadier and more mixed spells. Later on, the balance can tip a touch more settled at times.

Looking ahead, pressure is expected to range between 987 mb up to 1022 mb during the period 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

985 mb

Humidity

94%

Dew Point

10.2°C

Today’s Hourly Humidity

Today’s Hourly Pressure

14-Day Trends

Thu
4 Jun
90% hum
987 mb
Fri
5 Jun
81% hum
1005 mb
Sat
6 Jun
85% hum
1000 mb
Sun
7 Jun
89% hum
1009 mb
Mon
8 Jun
88% hum
1006 mb
Tue
9 Jun
81% hum
1007 mb
Wed
10 Jun
90% hum
993 mb
Thu
11 Jun
80% hum
1006 mb
Fri
12 Jun
86% hum
994 mb
Sat
13 Jun
78% hum
1006 mb
Sun
14 Jun
82% hum
1008 mb
Mon
15 Jun
80% hum
1022 mb
Tue
16 Jun
94% hum
1011 mb
Wed
17 Jun
94% hum
1000 mb

Humidity Chart

Pressure Chart

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.

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 Fidden today?

In Fidden today, pressure is around 985 mb. Think of it as the background state of the atmosphere; the timing of cloud and rain still depends on the next weather system. Humidity sits near 94%, which can make the air feel damp and increase the chance of haze or low cloud in lighter winds. 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 Fidden?

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 Fidden?

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 Fidden?

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.