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Pressure

SLP

Sea Level Pressure

Reports the atmospheric pressure adjusted to mean sea level in hectopascals (millibars), encoded as a three-digit number. To decode, prefix with either 9 or 10 (whichever brings it closer to 1000) and place a decimal before the last digit. For example, SLP982 means 998.2 hPa, and SLP135 means 1013.5 hPa. Useful for monitoring pressure trends.

Examples in METAR Reports

SLP982
SLP135
SLP009

Related Remarks & Codes

Remarks

PRESFRPressure Falling Rapidly
PRESRRPressure Rising Rapidly

Frequently Asked Questions

What does SLP mean in a METAR?

SLP stands for "Sea Level Pressure" in the remarks section of a METAR report. Reports the atmospheric pressure adjusted to mean sea level in hectopascals (millibars), encoded as a three-digit number. To decode, prefix with either 9 or 10 (whichever brings it closer to 1000) and place a decimal before the last digit. For example, SLP982 means 998.2 hPa, and SLP135 means 1013.5 hPa. Useful for monitoring pressure trends.

Where does SLP appear in a METAR?

SLP appears in the remarks (RMK) section at the end of a METAR observation. The remarks section follows the main body of the METAR and provides additional details about the observation that don't fit into the standard coded format.

Can you give an example of SLP in a METAR?

Here is an example: "SLP982". This appears in the remarks section and indicates sea level pressure information as part of the weather observation.

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