Northwest Territories barometric pressure forecast
Yellowknife area
Updated Nov 12, 4:25 a.m. MDT · four times a day
Reviewed byHirotaka Maekawa, MD (headache specialist in Japan)See pressure changes for tomorrow and beyond in Zutsu Note
Free hourly pressure forecasts for where you are, up to a week ahead.
Zutsu Note is a free headache diary app from Japan ("zutsu" is Japanese for "headache").
Weather and pressure for the week
Today Thu 11/12 · Yellowknife
Watch for
Low pressure · High humidity
Sunny
3/-1℃4°C swing
Pressure CautionLow 995 hPa(99.5 kPa)
Drop
-4 hPa
-0.4 kPa
Humidity
92%
Chance of rain
25%
Highest pressure
1003 hPa
100.3 kPa
Pressure will be on the low side. If pressure changes tend to bring on your headaches, leave extra time in your plans, take frequent breaks, and stay hydrated.
Details (what to watch, 3-hour table)
- · Pressure on the low side (low of 995 hPa / 99.5 kPa). Take care if low pressure tends to bring on your headaches.
- · High humidity (avg. 92%). If muggy weather tends to bring on your headaches, try dehumidifying and staying hydrated.
| Time | Weather | Temp | Humidity | PressurehPa / kPa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | Cloudy | 3℃ | 88% | 99999.9 |
| 3 AM | Cloudy | 3℃ | 89% | 99999.8 |
| 6 AM | Drizzle | 3℃ | 90% | 99799.7 |
| 9 AM | Cloudy | 2℃ | 93% | 99599.5 |
| 12 PM | Mostly sunny | 3℃ | 92% | 99699.6 |
| 3 PM | Sunny | 3℃ | 90% | 99899.8 |
| 6 PM | Sunny | 2℃ | 94% | 1000100.0 |
| 9 PM | Sunny | 0℃ | 93% | 1002100.2 |
Yellowknife on Thu 11/12: Sunny. High 3℃, low -1℃. Avg. humidity 92%. Chance of rain up to 25%. Pressure 995–1003 hPa (100.3 kPa) (outlook: Caution). Pressure may drop up to 4 hPa (0.4 kPa) during the day.
Tomorrow Fri 11/13 · Yellowknife
Watch for
Pressure drop · High humidity
Fog
Pressure will be a bit low. If you're prone to headaches, try to keep your sleep and meal times regular.
Tomorrow: see the pressure trend in Zutsu Note
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Zutsu Note is a free headache diary app from Japan ("zutsu" is Japanese for "headache").
Day after tomorrow Sat 11/14 · Yellowknife
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Sun Sun 11/15 · YellowknifeGuide
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Mon Mon 11/16 · YellowknifeGuide
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Tue Tue 11/17 · YellowknifeGuide
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Wed Wed 11/18 · YellowknifeGuide
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Reviewed byHirotaka Maekawa, MD
Neurologist and headache specialist in Japan
Trained in the Department of Neurology at The University of Tokyo before focusing fully on headache care. Visiting Lecturer at Showa Medical University. Developer of the headache diary app Zutsu Note.
Headache diary app from Japan. "Zutsu" is Japanese for "headache."
- Pressure forecast for where you are
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Frequently asked questions
What is the barometric pressure in Yellowknife today?
On Thursday, November 12, barometric pressure in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories is forecast to range from 995 hPa (99.5 kPa) to 1003 hPa (100.3 kPa). Zutsu Note rates today's pressure in Northwest Territories as Caution, based on the day's lowest pressure and the biggest change within 6 hours.
Will the barometric pressure change much in Yellowknife today?
Somewhat. Pressure in Yellowknife is forecast to rise by up to 4 hPa (0.4 kPa) within 6 hours today. A change this size is rated Mild on this page. Over the whole day, pressure falls by up to 4 hPa (0.4 kPa) and rises by up to 8 hPa (0.8 kPa).
Can a drop in barometric pressure cause a headache?
In some people, yes. In studies, about half of people with migraine say weather is one of their triggers. The exact mechanism isn't known. One leading idea is that the inner ear senses the change in pressure and the autonomic nervous system responds. Sensitivity varies a lot: the same weather change can bring on a headache in one person and not in another.
How can I tell if pressure changes trigger my headaches?
Keep a headache diary for 1 to 2 months and compare it with the pressure on each day. Zutsu Note, a free headache diary app built by a headache specialist, puts your logs and the pressure on the same chart automatically and shows the hourly pressure forecast for where you are, up to a week ahead. If your headaches keep coming back, get worse, or feel different from usual, talk to your doctor or GP.
The rating comes from the day's lowest pressure and the biggest change within 6 hours. It describes the weather, not your headache, and does not replace advice from your doctor. Forecast data: Open-Meteo.