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North Carolina barometric pressure forecast

Charlotte area

Updated Nov 12, 5:20 AM EST · 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 · Charlotte

Watch for
Low pressure · Temperature swing

Sunny

68/48°F20°F swing

Pressure CautionLow 1003 hPa(29.62 inHg)

Weather, pressure, and temperature for Charlotte on Thu 11/12Pressure (hPa)1000100410081012Mild caution 1007 (29.74 inHg)Caution 1003 (29.62 inHg)Low 1003 (29.62 inHg)Temp (°F)455565High 68°FLow 48°F12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM11 PMNow

Drop

-4 hPa

-0.12 inHg

Humidity

60%

Chance of rain

26%

Highest pressure

1007 hPa

29.74 inHg

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 1003 hPa / 29.62 inHg). Take care if low pressure tends to bring on your headaches.
  • · Temperatures vary by 20°F during the day. If temperature swings tend to bring on your headaches, dress for the change.
TimeWeatherTempHumidityPressurehPa / inHg
12 AMSunny55°F68%100729.72
3 AMSunny51°F67%100529.67
6 AMDrizzle54°F79%100529.67
9 AMSunny59°F82%100429.65
12 PMSunny68°F47%100329.61
3 PMCloudy65°F42%100329.60
6 PMCloudy57°F49%100529.68
9 PMSunny50°F58%100629.71

Charlotte on Thu 11/12: Sunny. High 68°F, low 48°F. Avg. humidity 60%. Chance of rain up to 26%. Pressure 1003–1007 hPa (29.74 inHg) (outlook: Caution). Pressure may drop up to 4 hPa (0.12 inHg) 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."

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Frequently asked questions

What is the barometric pressure in Charlotte today?

On Thursday, November 12, barometric pressure in Charlotte, North Carolina is forecast to range from 1003 hPa (29.62 inHg) to 1007 hPa (29.74 inHg). Zutsu Note rates today's pressure in North Carolina as Caution, based on the day's lowest pressure and the biggest change within 6 hours.

Will the barometric pressure change much in Charlotte today?

Somewhat. Pressure in Charlotte is forecast to rise by up to 4 hPa (0.12 inHg) 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 (0.12 inHg) and rises by up to 5 hPa (0.15 inHg).

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.

Learn more in our guide: Barometric pressure and headaches

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.