Elevation
Grand Forks elevation and altitude
Grand Forks, North Dakota is 830 feet (253 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 830 feet means in Grand Forks
Among the 689 cities on this site, Grand Forks is higher than most. At 830 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 Grand Forks a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.03 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 Grand Forks.
Cooking. Water boils at about 210 °F (99.1 °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 Grand Forks
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 906 | 276 | 73 mi |
| Winnipeg, Canada | 804 | 245 | 135 mi |
| Aberdeen, SD | 1,302 | 397 | 183 mi |
| Bismarck, ND | 1,686 | 514 | 192 mi |
| Minot, ND | 1,621 | 494 | 198 mi |
| Duluth, MN | 702 | 214 | 244 mi |
| Minneapolis, MN | 830 | 253 | 271 mi |
| Saint Paul, MN | 794 | 242 | 279 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Grand Forks?
Grand Forks, North Dakota is about 830 feet (253 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 Grand Forks because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 830 ft is about 29.03 inHg (983 hPa), 97% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 97% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Grand Forks.
At what temperature does water boil in Grand Forks?
About 210 °F (99.1 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.