Elevation
Austin elevation
Austin, Texas is 489 feet (149 meters) above sea level.
What 489 feet means in Austin
Among the 200 cities on this site, Austin is around the middle. At 489 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 Austin a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.40 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 Austin.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.5 °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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Austin
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TX | 650 | 198 | 74 mi |
| Houston, TX | 39 | 12 | 147 mi |
| Fort Worth, TX | 653 | 199 | 172 mi |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 7 | 2 | 172 mi |
| Dallas, TX | 420 | 128 | 182 mi |
| Lubbock, TX | 3,202 | 976 | 332 mi |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 1,201 | 366 | 360 mi |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 46 | 14 | 391 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Austin?
Austin, Texas is about 489 feet (149 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 Austin because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 489 ft is about 29.40 inHg (995 hPa), 98% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 98% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Austin.
At what temperature does water boil in Austin?
About 211 °F (99.5 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.