Elevation
Branson elevation and altitude
Branson, Missouri is 778 feet (237 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 778 feet means in Branson
Among the 689 cities on this site, Branson is higher than most. At 778 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 Branson a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.09 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 Branson.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.2 °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 Branson
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MO | 1,299 | 396 | 40 mi |
| Fayetteville, AR | 1,401 | 427 | 66 mi |
| Joplin, MO | 1,004 | 306 | 78 mi |
| Fort Smith, AR | 440 | 134 | 109 mi |
| Little Rock, AR | 335 | 102 | 141 mi |
| Jefferson City, MO | 630 | 192 | 145 mi |
| Hot Springs, AR | 597 | 182 | 148 mi |
| Jonesboro, AR | 325 | 99 | 151 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Branson?
Branson, Missouri is about 778 feet (237 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 Branson because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 778 ft is about 29.09 inHg (985 hPa), 97% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 97% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Branson.
At what temperature does water boil in Branson?
About 211 °F (99.2 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.