Elevation
Fort Worth elevation
Fort Worth, Texas is 653 feet (199 meters) above sea level.
What 653 feet means in Fort Worth
Among the 200 cities on this site, Fort Worth is around the middle. At 653 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 Fort Worth a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.22 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 Fort Worth.
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 Fort Worth
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 420 | 128 | 30 mi |
| Austin, TX | 489 | 149 | 172 mi |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 1,201 | 366 | 190 mi |
| Houston, TX | 39 | 12 | 235 mi |
| San Antonio, TX | 650 | 198 | 238 mi |
| Tulsa, OK | 722 | 220 | 249 mi |
| Lubbock, TX | 3,202 | 976 | 269 mi |
| Amarillo, TX | 3,668 | 1,118 | 311 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Fort Worth?
Fort Worth, Texas is about 653 feet (199 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 Fort Worth because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 653 ft is about 29.22 inHg (990 hPa), 98% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 98% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Fort Worth.
At what temperature does water boil in Fort Worth?
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.