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Kingsbarns Pressure & Humidity

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Kingsbarns Pressure & Humidity Outlook

Across Kingsbarns today, the barometer is near 983 mb, well on the low side, with humidity sitting in a comfortable middle range. That favours a more variable day, with timing and wind making the biggest difference. The range looks fairly wide across the outlook, so the support for settled weather may come and go. Later on, the balance can tip a touch more settled at times.

Looking ahead, pressure is expected to range between 983 mb up to 1027 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

983 mb

Humidity

72%

Dew Point

10.0°C

Today’s Hourly Humidity

Today’s Hourly Pressure

14-Day Trends

Thu
4 Jun
88% hum
983 mb
Fri
5 Jun
73% hum
1004 mb
Sat
6 Jun
86% hum
1004 mb
Sun
7 Jun
78% hum
1006 mb
Mon
8 Jun
86% hum
1005 mb
Tue
9 Jun
76% hum
1012 mb
Wed
10 Jun
77% hum
1004 mb
Thu
11 Jun
73% hum
1021 mb
Fri
12 Jun
78% hum
1027 mb
Sat
13 Jun
84% hum
1022 mb
Sun
14 Jun
86% hum
1016 mb
Mon
15 Jun
83% hum
1025 mb
Tue
16 Jun
78% hum
1015 mb
Wed
17 Jun
79% hum
1027 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 Kingsbarns today?

The barometer in Kingsbarns is sitting near 983 mb at the moment. It gives a sense of the overall pattern, though the local detail still comes down to cloud cover and wind. 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 Kingsbarns?

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 Kingsbarns?

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 Kingsbarns?

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. Humidity sits in a fairly typical range overall, so comfort and visibility can depend more on wind, temperature and cloud cover day to day.