Elevation
Galveston elevation and altitude
Galveston, Texas is 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 7 feet means in Galveston
Among the 689 cities on this site, Galveston 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 Galveston 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 Galveston.
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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Galveston
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 39 | 12 | 47 mi |
| Beaumont, TX | 16 | 5 | 68 mi |
| Lake Charles, LA | 13 | 4 | 114 mi |
| College Station, TX | 338 | 103 | 130 mi |
| Lafayette, LA | 36 | 11 | 178 mi |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 7 | 2 | 189 mi |
| Austin, TX | 489 | 149 | 189 mi |
| Waco, TX | 469 | 143 | 209 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Galveston?
Galveston, 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 Galveston 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 Galveston.
At what temperature does water boil in Galveston?
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.