Elevation
Jackson elevation
Jackson, Mississippi is 279 feet (85 meters) above sea level.
What 279 feet means in Jackson
Among the 200 cities on this site, Jackson is around the middle. At 279 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 Jackson a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.62 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 Jackson.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.7 °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 Jackson
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | 46 | 14 | 141 mi |
| New Orleans, LA | 0 | 0 | 162 mi |
| Mobile, AL | 10 | 3 | 168 mi |
| Memphis, TN | 256 | 78 | 197 mi |
| Little Rock, AR | 335 | 102 | 208 mi |
| Birmingham, AL | 614 | 187 | 214 mi |
| Pensacola, FL | 102 | 31 | 218 mi |
| Huntsville, AL | 633 | 193 | 267 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Jackson?
Jackson, Mississippi is about 279 feet (85 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 Jackson because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 279 ft is about 29.62 inHg (1003 hPa), 99% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 99% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Jackson.
At what temperature does water boil in Jackson?
About 211 °F (99.7 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.