Elevation
Helena elevation and altitude
Helena, Montana is 4,058 feet (1,237 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 4,058 feet means in Helena
Among the 689 cities on this site, Helena is higher than most. At 4,058 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 Helena a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 25.79 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 Helena.
Cooking. Water boils at about 204 °F (95.8 °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 Helena
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte, MT | 5,538 | 1,688 | 47 mi |
| Great Falls, MT | 3,330 | 1,015 | 72 mi |
| Bozeman, MT | 4,816 | 1,468 | 79 mi |
| Missoula, MT | 3,209 | 978 | 95 mi |
| Big Sky, MT | 7,218 | 2,200 | 96 mi |
| West Yellowstone, MT | 6,663 | 2,031 | 141 mi |
| Kalispell, MT | 2,956 | 901 | 154 mi |
| Billings, MT | 3,123 | 952 | 178 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Helena?
Helena, Montana is about 4,058 feet (1,237 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 Helena because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 4,058 ft is about 25.79 inHg (873 hPa), 86% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 86% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Helena.
At what temperature does water boil in Helena?
About 204 °F (95.8 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.