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Waikato barometric pressure forecast

Hamilton area

Updated 12 Nov, 11:25 pm NZDT · four times a day

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

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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 Fri 13/11 · Hamilton

Watch for
Temperature swing · High humidity

Sunny

20/10℃10°C swing

Pressure StableLow 1019 hPa

Weather, pressure, and temperature for Hamilton on Fri 13/11Pressure (hPa)1000100410081012101610201024Mild caution 1007Caution 1003Low 1019Temp (°C)51525High 20℃Low 10℃12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM11 PMNow

Drop

-2 hPa

Humidity

80%

Chance of rain

4%

Highest pressure

1021 hPa

Temperatures vary by 10℃ during the day. If temperature swings tend to bring on your headaches, wear layers you can easily put on or take off to keep your body temperature steady.

Details (what to watch, 3-hour table)
  • · Temperatures vary by 10℃ during the day. If temperature swings tend to bring on your headaches, dress for the change.
  • · High humidity (avg. 80%). If muggy weather tends to bring on your headaches, try dehumidifying and staying hydrated.
TimeWeatherTempHumidityPressure
12 AMSunny14℃90%1019
3 AMSunny12℃95%1019
6 AMFog10℃100%1019
9 AMSunny16℃87%1021
12 PMCloudy20℃63%1020
3 PMMostly sunny20℃65%1020
6 PMSunny18℃65%1019
9 PMSunny14℃80%1021

Hamilton on Fri 13/11: Sunny. High 20℃, low 10℃. Avg. humidity 80%. Chance of rain up to 4%. Pressure 1019–1021 hPa (outlook: Stable).

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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 Hamilton today?

On Friday, 13 November, barometric pressure in Hamilton, Waikato is forecast to range from 1019 hPa to 1021 hPa. Zutsu Note rates today's pressure in Waikato as Stable, based on the day's lowest pressure and the biggest change within 6 hours.

Will the barometric pressure change much in Hamilton today?

Not much. The biggest change within 6 hours today is 2 hPa, below the 3 hPa that this page rates as Mild. Over the whole day, pressure falls by up to 2 hPa and rises by up to 3 hPa.

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.