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Possibly. If a football were introduced to an environment where there were a significant difference in pressure, that might affect how the ball feels. Theoretically, if a ball were inflated to what seemed an acceptable pressure while under low pressure, and then brought into a higher pressure environment, it would seem underinflated, as pressure inside the ball remains unchanged while pressure outside increases. The opposite would happen if the ball was moved from high to low pressure.

NFL regulations state that the accepted range for pressure inside a football is 12.5 and 13.5 PSI, giving an acceptable range of 1.0 PSI. Except during extreme events such as major hurricanes and tornadoes, atmospheric pressure will fall between 950 and 1050 millibars. This gives a typical range of 100 millibars or 1.4 PSI. In this regard, atmospheric pressure could potentially make a difference. However, for there to be a noticeable difference for the football, the pressure change would have to be fairly substantial in weather terms.

In regard to the "deflategate" scandal, during the time leading up to the game, barometric pressure was actually dropping. So if anything, the pressure inside the ball would seem to increase from when it was last inflated to game time. Even then, this pressure difference would likely escape notice, as the pressure dropped about 16 millibars or 0.23 PSI in 24 hours. Allegations hold that the pressure in the footballs was 1.0 to 2.0 PSI below permitted levels.

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When the air outside is cold, the ball starts to deflate almost. It's not just a soccer ball either, take a tennis ball and try to bounce it.. It doesn't does it??? it's the same

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how does air pressure affect the distance a football can be kicked?

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