Today's barometric pressure in Providence, 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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Providence's Narragansett Bay location exposes it to nor'easters and coastal storms tracking up the Atlantic. The small state's maritime climate means rapid weather changes, with pressure systems moving through quickly off the ocean.
Worst season for migraines: September through June. Providence's Narragansett Bay location puts it in the crosshairs of nor'easters tracking up the New England coast. The bay amplifies storm surge effects and creates local pressure variations as storms interact with the water body. Spring coastal lows add secondary pressure volatility.
Common triggers in Providence: nor'easter pressure drops along the New England coast, Narragansett Bay moisture-enhanced storm systems, rapid freeze-thaw temperature cycles in winter. Providence sits at the head of Narragansett Bay, the largest estuary in New England. The bay channels storm surge and moisture directly into the city, and the Providence River running through downtown adds flood risk during major pressure events. The compact Rhode Island geography means ocean effects reach all parts of the metro area, and the transition from maritime to continental conditions happens within just a few miles inland.
Typical pressure: Providence 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 994 hPa. Swings of 8-19 hPa over 24 hours are common during active weather and fall within the range most associated with pressure-triggered migraines.
2026 index: Providence ranks #8 of 100 in our 2026 U.S. Migraine Risk Index, where #1 is the most challenging city for weather-driven migraine.
Can Providence weather trigger migraines?
Yes. Providence experiences 8-19 hPa barometric pressure swings, and research shows pressure drops are one of the most common migraine triggers. The city's specific patterns include nor'easter pressure drops along the New England coast, Narragansett Bay moisture-enhanced storm systems, rapid freeze-thaw temperature cycles in winter.
What time of year are migraines worst in Providence?
In Providence the most barometrically volatile stretch of the year falls in September 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 Providence?
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 Providence 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 Providence. The MigrAid app learns yours. It saves the barometric pressure, humidity and temperature with every migraine you log, shows whether Providence's swings really line up with your attacks, and alerts you when conditions match your own trigger history.