Elevation
Green Bay elevation
Green Bay, Wisconsin is 591 feet (180 meters) above sea level.
What 591 feet means in Green Bay
Among the 200 cities on this site, Green Bay is around the middle. At 591 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 Green Bay a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.29 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 Green Bay.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.4 °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 Green Bay
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 617 | 188 | 102 mi |
| Madison, WI | 876 | 267 | 121 mi |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 640 | 195 | 159 mi |
| Chicago, IL | 587 | 179 | 185 mi |
| Duluth, MN | 702 | 214 | 252 mi |
| Minneapolis, MN | 830 | 253 | 259 mi |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 810 | 247 | 276 mi |
| Detroit, MI | 600 | 183 | 292 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Green Bay?
Green Bay, Wisconsin is about 591 feet (180 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 Green Bay because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 591 ft is about 29.29 inHg (992 hPa), 98% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 98% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Green Bay.
At what temperature does water boil in Green Bay?
About 211 °F (99.4 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.