Elevation
Great Falls elevation and altitude
Great Falls, Montana is 3,330 feet (1,015 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 3,330 feet means in Great Falls
Among the 689 cities on this site, Great Falls is higher than most. At 3,330 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 Great Falls a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 26.49 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 Great Falls.
Cooking. Water boils at about 206 °F (96.6 °C) here, so boiled foods cook more slowly and baking recipes often need small high-altitude adjustments. 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 Great Falls
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena, MT | 4,058 | 1,237 | 72 mi |
| Butte, MT | 5,538 | 1,688 | 119 mi |
| Bozeman, MT | 4,816 | 1,468 | 126 mi |
| Missoula, MT | 3,209 | 978 | 134 mi |
| Kalispell, MT | 2,956 | 901 | 148 mi |
| Big Sky, MT | 7,218 | 2,200 | 153 mi |
| Billings, MT | 3,123 | 952 | 178 mi |
| West Yellowstone, MT | 6,663 | 2,031 | 196 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Great Falls?
Great Falls, Montana is about 3,330 feet (1,015 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 Great Falls because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 3,330 ft is about 26.49 inHg (897 hPa), 89% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 89% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Great Falls.
At what temperature does water boil in Great Falls?
About 206 °F (96.6 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.