Elevation
Birmingham elevation
Birmingham, Alabama is 614 feet (187 meters) above sea level.
What 614 feet means in Birmingham
Among the 200 cities on this site, Birmingham is around the middle. At 614 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 Birmingham a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.26 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 Birmingham.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.4 °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 Birmingham
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | 633 | 193 | 85 mi |
| Chattanooga, TN | 676 | 206 | 136 mi |
| Atlanta, GA | 1,050 | 320 | 140 mi |
| Nashville, TN | 558 | 170 | 183 mi |
| Mobile, AL | 10 | 3 | 208 mi |
| Jackson, MS | 279 | 85 | 214 mi |
| Pensacola, FL | 102 | 31 | 216 mi |
| Memphis, TN | 256 | 78 | 217 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Birmingham?
Birmingham, Alabama is about 614 feet (187 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 Birmingham because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 614 ft is about 29.26 inHg (991 hPa), 98% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 98% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Birmingham.
At what temperature does water boil in Birmingham?
About 211 °F (99.4 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.