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Lowest sea-level air pressure

The current lowest sea-level air pressure record is 25.69 inHg, held by Typhoon Tip, set on October 12, 1979. Last checked October 10, 2026.

25.69

inHg

Typhoon Tip

Western North Pacific, 1979

Holder
Typhoon Tip
Record
25.69 inHg
Metric
870 hPa
Exact figure
870 hPa (25.69 inHg)
Location
Western North Pacific
Date set
October 12, 1979
Recognized by
World Meteorological Organization
Last checked
October 10, 2026

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