Elevation
Hays elevation and altitude
Hays, Kansas is 2,021 feet (616 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 2,021 feet means in Hays
Among the 689 cities on this site, Hays is higher than most. At 2,021 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 Hays a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 27.80 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 Hays.
Cooking. Water boils at about 208 °F (97.9 °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 Hays
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge City, KS | 2,493 | 760 | 86 mi |
| Salina, KS | 1,224 | 373 | 92 mi |
| Garden City, KS | 2,838 | 865 | 105 mi |
| Kearney, NE | 2,152 | 656 | 126 mi |
| Wichita, KS | 1,299 | 396 | 136 mi |
| Manhattan, KS | 1,020 | 311 | 149 mi |
| Grand Island, NE | 1,860 | 567 | 151 mi |
| North Platte, NE | 2,802 | 854 | 173 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Hays?
Hays, Kansas is about 2,021 feet (616 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 Hays because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 2,021 ft is about 27.80 inHg (941 hPa), 93% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 93% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Hays.
At what temperature does water boil in Hays?
About 208 °F (97.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.