Elevation
Aberdeen elevation and altitude
Aberdeen, South Dakota is 1,302 feet (397 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 1,302 feet means in Aberdeen
Among the 689 cities on this site, Aberdeen is higher than most. At 1,302 ft the thinner air is not something most people notice day to day.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Aberdeen a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.54 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg. See today’s live barometric pressure in Aberdeen.
Cooking. Water boils at about 210 °F (98.7 °C) here, almost the same as at sea level. Boiling point at altitude
Where the number comes from. The elevation is for the city center point in the GeoNames gazetteer, taken from a digital elevation model. To check the exact height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Aberdeen
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre, SD | 1,480 | 451 | 119 mi |
| Fargo, ND | 906 | 276 | 127 mi |
| Bismarck, ND | 1,686 | 514 | 144 mi |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 1,470 | 448 | 159 mi |
| Grand Forks, ND | 830 | 253 | 183 mi |
| Dickinson, ND | 2,411 | 735 | 228 mi |
| Sioux City, IA | 1,201 | 366 | 230 mi |
| Minot, ND | 1,621 | 494 | 233 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Aberdeen?
Aberdeen, South Dakota is about 1,302 feet (397 meters) above sea level, measured at the city center. Neighborhoods higher or lower in the city can differ by a few hundred feet.
What is the air pressure in Aberdeen because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,302 ft is about 28.54 inHg (966 hPa), 95% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 95% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Aberdeen.
At what temperature does water boil in Aberdeen?
About 210 °F (98.7 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.