Today's barometric pressure in Memphis, a 48-hour pressure chart, and a migraine risk score based on pressure drops, humidity, and temperature changes.
Memphis sits in the Mississippi River valley where Gulf moisture meets continental air masses. This collision zone produces frequent thunderstorms and pressure changes, particularly during the volatile spring and early summer months.
Worst season for migraines: March through May and November through December. Memphis sits in the Mississippi River valley where spring severe weather produces powerful squall lines and occasionally tornadoes. The wide, flat river basin acts as a moisture highway, channeling Gulf air northward and creating conditions for explosive storm development.
Common triggers in Memphis: Mississippi Valley squall line passages, Gulf moisture surges up the river corridor, summer heat dome humidity events. Memphis occupies the Chickasaw Bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River floodplain, at the convergence of the Mississippi, Wolf, and Loosahatchie rivers. This low-lying river geography channels moisture-laden air from the Gulf directly through the city, creating higher humidity levels than surrounding elevated areas. The flat Delta terrain to the west offers no resistance to incoming storm systems.
Typical pressure: Memphis averages 1007 hPa at rest, measured at the city's own elevation rather than corrected to sea level, and storm systems can push readings down to 995 hPa. Swings of 12-20 hPa over 24 hours are common during active weather and fall within the range most associated with pressure-triggered migraines.
Can Memphis weather trigger migraines?
Yes. Memphis experiences 12-20 hPa barometric pressure swings, and research shows pressure drops are one of the most common migraine triggers. The city's specific patterns include Mississippi Valley squall line passages, Gulf moisture surges up the river corridor, summer heat dome humidity events.
What time of year are migraines worst in Memphis?
In Memphis the most barometrically volatile stretch of the year falls in March through May and November through December. 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 Memphis?
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 Memphis'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 Memphis's swings actually line up with your attacks, and get a heads-up on days that match your pattern.