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Capel Hendre Pressure & Humidity

Carmarthenshire — Barometric Trends

Capel Hendre Pressure & Humidity Outlook

Today in Capel Hendre, the barometer sits near 998 mb, firmly on the low side, with high humidity making it feel rather clammy in sheltered spots. That favours a more variable day, with timing and wind making the biggest difference. Conditions can feel a bit stop–start at times, with the broader signal shifting across the period. A gentle rise later on would slightly favour more settled spells.

Over the coming days, pressure is likely to sit between 996 mb and 1025 mb in the days 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

998 mb

Humidity

82%

Dew Point

11.5°C

Today’s Hourly Humidity

Today’s Hourly Pressure

14-Day Trends

Thu
4 Jun
88% hum
996 mb
Fri
5 Jun
79% hum
1012 mb
Sat
6 Jun
90% hum
1001 mb
Sun
7 Jun
88% hum
1019 mb
Mon
8 Jun
90% hum
1010 mb
Tue
9 Jun
84% hum
1017 mb
Wed
10 Jun
91% hum
1004 mb
Thu
11 Jun
82% hum
1009 mb
Fri
12 Jun
84% hum
1010 mb
Sat
13 Jun
84% hum
1007 mb
Sun
14 Jun
89% hum
1004 mb
Mon
15 Jun
82% hum
1025 mb
Tue
16 Jun
96% hum
1021 mb
Wed
17 Jun
97% hum
1002 mb

Humidity Chart

Pressure Chart

Across Wales, local effects can shift outcomes even when the national pattern is similar. Coastal exposure, terrain, and airflow direction often explain the difference between a near-miss and a wet day.

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.

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FAQ

What is the air pressure in Capel Hendre today?

Pressure in Capel Hendre is close to 998 mb right now. 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 mb–1024 mb) often leans more settled, while the low 1000s (around 1000 mb–1004 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 Capel Hendre?

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 Capel Hendre?

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 Capel Hendre?

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 also runs high on average, which can make low cloud or hazier spells more likely when winds are light, especially overnight.