Elevation
Cincinnati elevation
Cincinnati, Ohio is 627 feet (191 meters) above sea level.
What 627 feet means in Cincinnati
Among the 200 cities on this site, Cincinnati is around the middle. At 627 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 Cincinnati a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.25 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 Cincinnati.
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 Cincinnati
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | 738 | 225 | 47 mi |
| Lexington, KY | 968 | 295 | 79 mi |
| Louisville, KY | 466 | 142 | 90 mi |
| Indianapolis, IN | 715 | 218 | 98 mi |
| Columbus, OH | 771 | 235 | 99 mi |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 810 | 247 | 142 mi |
| Charleston, WV | 597 | 182 | 164 mi |
| Toledo, OH | 610 | 186 | 182 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Cincinnati?
Cincinnati, Ohio is about 627 feet (191 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 Cincinnati because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 627 ft is about 29.25 inHg (991 hPa), 98% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 98% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Cincinnati.
At what temperature does water boil in Cincinnati?
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.