Today's barometric pressure in New York, a 48-hour pressure chart, and a risk score for weather-triggered migraine and headache, based on pressure drops, humidity, and temperature changes.
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New York City's coastal position creates frequent pressure system collisions, especially during nor'easters in fall and spring. The city's migraine sufferers often report clusters around rapid weather fronts moving through the tri-state area.
Worst season for migraines: October through June. Nor'easters and Atlantic storm systems create the most frequent pressure drops from November through March, peaking in February, when 58% of days see a 5 hPa drop. Spring brings secondary volatility as warm and cold fronts alternate rapidly across the tri-state area, and summer is far calmer.
Common triggers in New York: rapid cold fronts from the northwest, coastal storm systems, summer humidity spikes above 85%. New York's coastal position means weather systems arriving from both the Atlantic and the continent converge over the city. The urban heat island effect adds temperature stress, and subway-to-street temperature swings of 20+ degrees in winter create additional trigger exposure for commuters.
Typical pressure: New York averages 1015 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 8-17 hPa over 24 hours are common during active weather and fall within the range most associated with pressure-triggered migraines.
2026 index: New York ranks #15 of 100 in our 2026 U.S. Migraine Risk Index, where #1 is the most challenging city for weather-driven migraine.
Can New York weather trigger migraines?
Yes. New York experiences 8-17 hPa barometric pressure swings, and research shows pressure drops are one of the most common migraine triggers. The city's specific patterns include rapid cold fronts from the northwest, coastal storm systems, summer humidity spikes above 85%.
What time of year are migraines worst in New York?
In New York the most barometrically volatile stretch of the year falls in October through June. That is when weather is most likely to play a part, if weather is a trigger for you at all. See when migraine weather season starts across the U.S.
Is there a barometric pressure headache forecast for New York?
This page works as one. Many people call a headache that arrives with a weather change a barometric pressure headache, and this forecast tracks the pressure drops, humidity and temperature swings behind that idea. The score covers the next 24 hours in New York and the chart shows the next 48. It is built on migraine research, so treat it as a rough guide for other headaches. A sudden, severe headache needs urgent medical care, whatever the weather.
Your own forecast
This page shows the weather risk for everyone in New York. The MigrAid app learns yours. It saves the barometric pressure, humidity and temperature with every migraine you log, shows whether New York's swings really line up with your attacks, and alerts you when conditions match your own trigger history.