Elevation
Corpus Christi elevation
Corpus Christi, Texas is 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level.
What 7 feet means in Corpus Christi
Among the 200 cities on this site, Corpus Christi is one of the lowest. At 7 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 Corpus Christi a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.91 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 Corpus Christi.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (100.0 °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 Corpus Christi
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TX | 650 | 198 | 130 mi |
| Austin, TX | 489 | 149 | 172 mi |
| Houston, TX | 39 | 12 | 183 mi |
| Fort Worth, TX | 653 | 199 | 340 mi |
| Dallas, TX | 420 | 128 | 346 mi |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 46 | 14 | 417 mi |
| New Orleans, LA | 0 | 0 | 467 mi |
| Lubbock, TX | 3,202 | 976 | 479 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Corpus Christi?
Corpus Christi, Texas is about 7 feet (2 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 Corpus Christi because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 7 ft is about 29.91 inHg (1013 hPa), 100% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 100% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Corpus Christi.
At what temperature does water boil in Corpus Christi?
About 212 °F (100.0 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.