01/26/2026
Patients think I'm crazy when I talk about weather changes causing pain but even the meteorologists get it!!!
ACHES AND PAINS FORECAST: WEEK OF JANUARY 25, 2026
Here’s this week’s aches and pains forecast, based mainly on changes in barometric pressure. The yellow line on my graphic shows forecast pressure trends, and the color blocks highlight where the pressure is changing the most. This is not meant to be medical advice (I’m a meteorologist, not a doctor), but it can be a helpful “heads-up” for people who notice weather-related symptoms.
Overall, the pattern this week features a big pressure change early in the week, then a long stretch of much steadier pressure, followed by a noticeable drop again late weekend.
Here’s the breakdown by issue:
MIGRAINES
Migraine triggers vary a lot by person, but weather swings can be a factor for some people, especially when pressure changes quickly, or when temperature/humidity shifts along with it.
For this week, migraine potential looks highest early in the week (Monday into Tuesday), then lower midweek, with a moderate increase again late week and into the weekend as the pattern shifts again.
SINUS PRESSURE
Sinus pressure is one of the most weather-sensitive issues, but it’s also important to note that sinus flare-ups aren’t always driven by pressure changes alone. Humidity swings, temperature changes, and general “air mass shifts” can still cause sinus issues even when the pressure trend looks fairly steady.
This week, sinus pressure potential appears elevated for much of the week, with the most noticeable periods early week and again later week into the weekend.
ARTHRITIS / JOINT PAIN (AND GENERAL ACHES)
Joint pain and general aches tend to be more noticeable when pressure is changing more quickly, especially during sharp drops or quick transitions.
This week, the higher-impact windows look to be early week (Monday into Tuesday), with a quieter stretch midweek, and then a pickup again toward the weekend, especially as the pressure trend starts shifting again late.
A QUICK WORD ON FIBROMYALGIA
Fibromyalgia is more complicated than just pressure changes, and symptoms can also be influenced by temperature, humidity, sleep quality, stress, fatigue, and other factors. That said, many people with fibromyalgia report they feel worse during more “variable” weather patterns.
This week has a couple transition periods—early week and again late weekend—with a steadier stretch in between, so some people may find the middle of the week feels a bit better while the more changeable periods are more noticeable.
FINAL THOUGHTS
As always, everyone reacts differently, and not everyone feels any weather-related effects at all. This forecast is simply meant to show general patterns and help you plan ahead if you know weather changes tend to impact you.
1/26/2026 AT 7:30 AM
