Elevation
Amarillo elevation
Amarillo, Texas is 3,668 feet (1,118 meters) above sea level.
What 3,668 feet means in Amarillo
Among the 200 cities on this site, Amarillo is higher than most. At 3,668 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 Amarillo a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 26.16 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 Amarillo.
Cooking. Water boils at about 205 °F (96.2 °C) here, so boiled foods cook more slowly and baking recipes often need small high-altitude adjustments. 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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Amarillo
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock, TX | 3,202 | 976 | 114 mi |
| Taos, NM | 6,969 | 2,124 | 225 mi |
| Santa Fe, NM | 6,995 | 2,132 | 233 mi |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 1,201 | 366 | 244 mi |
| Albuquerque, NM | 4,957 | 1,511 | 272 mi |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 6,010 | 1,832 | 299 mi |
| Wichita, KS | 1,299 | 396 | 302 mi |
| Fort Worth, TX | 653 | 199 | 311 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Amarillo?
Amarillo, Texas is about 3,668 feet (1,118 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 Amarillo because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 3,668 ft is about 26.16 inHg (886 hPa), 87% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 87% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Amarillo.
At what temperature does water boil in Amarillo?
About 205 °F (96.2 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.