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Edinburgh Pressure & Humidity

Edinburgh, City of — Barometric Trends

Edinburgh Pressure & Humidity Outlook

Across Edinburgh today, the barometer is near 982 mb, well on the low side, with humidity high enough to give the air a damp edge. That raises the chance of a more changeable spell at times, even with quieter windows in between. With a wide spread in values, the background feel can swing between steadier and more mixed spells. A gentle rise later on would slightly favour more settled spells.

Looking ahead, pressure is expected to range between 985 mb up to 1020 mb during the period 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

982 mb

Humidity

88%

Dew Point

10.1°C

Today’s Hourly Humidity

Today’s Hourly Pressure

14-Day Trends

Thu
4 Jun
85% hum
985 mb
Fri
5 Jun
71% hum
1005 mb
Sat
6 Jun
80% hum
1004 mb
Sun
7 Jun
79% hum
1012 mb
Mon
8 Jun
88% hum
1004 mb
Tue
9 Jun
76% hum
1006 mb
Wed
10 Jun
87% hum
997 mb
Thu
11 Jun
70% hum
1008 mb
Fri
12 Jun
80% hum
997 mb
Sat
13 Jun
77% hum
1007 mb
Sun
14 Jun
89% hum
1005 mb
Mon
15 Jun
73% hum
1020 mb
Tue
16 Jun
89% hum
1013 mb
Wed
17 Jun
85% hum
1000 mb

Humidity Chart

Pressure Chart

This page focuses on practical interpretation for Edinburgh. When the guidance becomes mixed, it is usually a regime question first, rather than a single hourly detail.

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

Inverkeithing
Fife · 2.7 km
Seafield
Edinburgh, City of · 2.8 km
Leith
Edinburgh, City of · 3.4 km
Granton
Edinburgh, City of · 4.1 km
Liberton
Edinburgh, City of · 4.2 km
Portobello
Edinburgh, City of · 4.3 km
← Edinburgh Overview

FAQ

What is the air pressure in Edinburgh today?

The barometer in Edinburgh is sitting near 982 mb at the moment. It helps describe the broader set-up, while cloud, fronts and local effects still decide the day-to-day detail. As the period goes on, the barometer tends to lift, supporting a more settled background pattern 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 Edinburgh?

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 Edinburgh?

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 Edinburgh?

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. Moisture levels are broadly seasonal, with the ‘feel’ of the air changing mainly with temperature and wind strength.