Elevation
Duluth elevation
Duluth, Minnesota is 702 feet (214 meters) above sea level.
What 702 feet means in Duluth
Among the 200 cities on this site, Duluth is around the middle. At 702 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 Duluth a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.17 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 Duluth.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.3 °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 Duluth
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | 830 | 253 | 136 mi |
| Fargo, ND | 906 | 276 | 221 mi |
| Green Bay, WI | 591 | 180 | 252 mi |
| Madison, WI | 876 | 267 | 289 mi |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 1,470 | 448 | 317 mi |
| Milwaukee, WI | 617 | 188 | 330 mi |
| Des Moines, IA | 873 | 266 | 366 mi |
| Chicago, IL | 587 | 179 | 406 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Duluth?
Duluth, Minnesota is about 702 feet (214 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 Duluth because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 702 ft is about 29.17 inHg (988 hPa), 97% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 97% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Duluth.
At what temperature does water boil in Duluth?
About 211 °F (99.3 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.