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Nova Scotia barometric pressure forecast

Halifax area

Updated Nov 12, 6:25 a.m. AST · four times a day

Hirotaka Maekawa, headache specialistReviewed byHirotaka Maekawa, MD (headache specialist in Japan)

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Weather and pressure for the week

Today Thu 11/12 · Halifax

Watch for
Slightly low pressure

Sunny

7/0℃7°C swing

Pressure MildLow 1006 hPa(100.6 kPa)

Weather, pressure, and temperature for Halifax on Thu 11/12Pressure (hPa)1000100410081012Mild caution 1007 (100.7 kPa)Caution 1003 (100.3 kPa)Low 1006 (100.6 kPa)Temp (°C)-50510High 7℃Low 0℃12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM11 PMNow

Drop

-5 hPa

-0.5 kPa

Humidity

75%

Chance of rain

2%

Highest pressure

1010 hPa

101.0 kPa

Pressure will be a bit low. If you're prone to headaches, try to keep your sleep and meal times regular.

Details (what to watch, 3-hour table)
  • · Pressure slightly low (low of 1006 hPa / 100.6 kPa). If you're sensitive, you may notice the change.
TimeWeatherTempHumidityPressurehPa / kPa
12 AMSunny3℃73%1009100.9
3 AMSunny2℃73%1009100.9
6 AMSunny1℃79%1010101.0
9 AMCloudy3℃77%1010101.0
12 PMSunny6℃66%1009100.9
3 PMCloudy7℃64%1008100.8
6 PMMostly sunny4℃74%1006100.6
9 PMCloudy2℃87%1006100.5

Halifax on Thu 11/12: Sunny. High 7℃, low 0℃. Avg. humidity 75%. Chance of rain up to 2%. Pressure 1006–1010 hPa (101.0 kPa) (outlook: Mild). Pressure may drop up to 5 hPa (0.5 kPa) during the day.

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Hirotaka Maekawa, headache specialist

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.

Zutsu Note

Headache diary app from Japan. "Zutsu" is Japanese for "headache."

  • Pressure forecast for where you are
  • Log your headaches, too
  • Free to use

Frequently asked questions

What is the barometric pressure in Halifax today?

On Thursday, November 12, barometric pressure in Halifax, Nova Scotia is forecast to range from 1006 hPa (100.6 kPa) to 1010 hPa (101.0 kPa). Zutsu Note rates today's pressure in Nova Scotia as Mild, based on the day's lowest pressure and the biggest change within 6 hours.

Will the barometric pressure change much in Halifax today?

Somewhat. Pressure in Halifax is forecast to fall by up to 3 hPa (0.3 kPa) within 6 hours today. A change this size is rated Mild on this page. Over the whole day, pressure falls by up to 5 hPa (0.5 kPa) and rises by up to 1 hPa (0.1 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.