Elevation
Grand Rapids elevation
Grand Rapids, Michigan is 640 feet (195 meters) above sea level.
What 640 feet means in Grand Rapids
Among the 200 cities on this site, Grand Rapids is around the middle. At 640 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 Rapids a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.24 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 Rapids.
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 Grand Rapids
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 617 | 188 | 113 mi |
| Chicago, IL | 587 | 179 | 127 mi |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 810 | 247 | 130 mi |
| Detroit, MI | 600 | 183 | 140 mi |
| Toledo, OH | 610 | 186 | 140 mi |
| Green Bay, WI | 591 | 180 | 159 mi |
| Madison, WI | 876 | 267 | 189 mi |
| Indianapolis, IN | 715 | 218 | 222 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids, Michigan is about 640 feet (195 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 Rapids because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 640 ft is about 29.24 inHg (990 hPa), 98% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 98% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Grand Rapids.
At what temperature does water boil in Grand Rapids?
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.