Today's barometric pressure in Austin, a 48-hour pressure chart, and a migraine risk score based on pressure drops, humidity, and temperature changes.
Austin's Hill Country location makes it a battleground between Gulf moisture and dry western air. Cedar season in winter adds allergen triggers on top of weather changes, making December through February particularly challenging for migraine sufferers.
Worst season for migraines: March through May and October through November. Austin's spring severe weather season brings violent thunderstorms as Gulf moisture surges inland over the Balcones Escarpment. Fall brings secondary instability as the first cold fronts of the season push through residual summer heat, creating sharp frontal contrasts.
Common triggers in Austin: Hill Country thunderstorm development along the Balcones Escarpment, cedar pollen allergen surges in winter, rapid temperature swings during blue northers. Austin straddles the Balcones Fault line, where the Texas Hill Country rises abruptly from the coastal plains. This geological boundary forces Gulf moisture upward, enhancing storm development directly over the metro area. The city is also notorious for intense cedar pollen seasons from December through February, which compound weather-related migraine triggers with allergen exposure.
Typical pressure: Austin averages 998 hPa at rest, measured at the city's own elevation rather than corrected to sea level, and storm systems can push readings down to 986 hPa. Swings of 10-16 hPa over 24 hours are common during active weather and fall within the range most associated with pressure-triggered migraines.
Can Austin weather trigger migraines?
Yes. Austin experiences 10-16 hPa barometric pressure swings, and research shows pressure drops are one of the most common migraine triggers. The city's specific patterns include Hill Country thunderstorm development along the Balcones Escarpment, cedar pollen allergen surges in winter, rapid temperature swings during blue northers.
What time of year are migraines worst in Austin?
In Austin the most barometrically volatile stretch of the year falls in March through May and October through November. That is when weather is most likely to play a part, if weather is a trigger for you at all.
How do I track migraine triggers in Austin?
Use MigrAid to log your attacks with one tap. The app automatically records barometric pressure, temperature, and humidity at the time of each migraine, then finds patterns between your attacks and Austin's weather conditions over time.
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Is it really the weather?
Weather gets blamed for a lot of migraines, but it's hard to know if it's really behind yours. The MigrAid app saves the barometric pressure with every migraine you log, so after a few weeks you can see whether Austin's swings actually line up with your attacks, and get a heads-up on days that match your pattern.