Elevation
Dallas elevation
Dallas, Texas is 420 feet (128 meters) above sea level.
What 420 feet means in Dallas
Among the 200 cities on this site, Dallas is around the middle. At 420 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 Dallas a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.47 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 Dallas.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.6 °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 Dallas
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth, TX | 653 | 199 | 30 mi |
| Austin, TX | 489 | 149 | 182 mi |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 1,201 | 366 | 190 mi |
| Houston, TX | 39 | 12 | 225 mi |
| Tulsa, OK | 722 | 220 | 238 mi |
| San Antonio, TX | 650 | 198 | 253 mi |
| Little Rock, AR | 335 | 102 | 293 mi |
| Lubbock, TX | 3,202 | 976 | 297 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Dallas?
Dallas, Texas is about 420 feet (128 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 Dallas because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 420 ft is about 29.47 inHg (998 hPa), 98% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 98% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Dallas.
At what temperature does water boil in Dallas?
About 211 °F (99.6 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.