Elevation
Billings elevation
Billings, Montana is 3,123 feet (952 meters) above sea level.
What 3,123 feet means in Billings
Among the 200 cities on this site, Billings is higher than most. At 3,123 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 Billings a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 26.69 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 Billings.
Cooking. Water boils at about 206 °F (96.8 °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 Billings
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 4,816 | 1,468 | 123 mi |
| Jackson, WY | 6,237 | 1,901 | 194 mi |
| Missoula, MT | 3,209 | 978 | 273 mi |
| Rapid City, SD | 3,241 | 988 | 283 mi |
| Ogden, UT | 4,301 | 1,311 | 360 mi |
| Cheyenne, WY | 6,089 | 1,856 | 370 mi |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 6,732 | 2,052 | 376 mi |
| Park City, UT | 7,024 | 2,141 | 386 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Billings?
Billings, Montana is about 3,123 feet (952 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 Billings because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 3,123 ft is about 26.69 inHg (904 hPa), 89% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 89% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Billings.
At what temperature does water boil in Billings?
About 206 °F (96.8 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.