Elevation
Dickinson elevation and altitude
Dickinson, North Dakota is 2,411 feet (735 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 2,411 feet means in Dickinson
Among the 689 cities on this site, Dickinson is higher than most. At 2,411 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 Dickinson a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 27.40 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 Dickinson.
Cooking. Water boils at about 208 °F (97.5 °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 Dickinson
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | 1,686 | 514 | 95 mi |
| Williston, ND | 1,877 | 572 | 96 mi |
| Minot, ND | 1,621 | 494 | 117 mi |
| Deadwood, SD | 4,531 | 1,381 | 179 mi |
| Rapid City, SD | 3,241 | 988 | 195 mi |
| Pierre, SD | 1,480 | 451 | 210 mi |
| Custer, SD | 5,315 | 1,620 | 219 mi |
| Aberdeen, SD | 1,302 | 397 | 228 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Dickinson?
Dickinson, North Dakota is about 2,411 feet (735 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 Dickinson because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 2,411 ft is about 27.40 inHg (928 hPa), 92% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 92% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Dickinson.
At what temperature does water boil in Dickinson?
About 208 °F (97.5 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.