Elevation
Jonesboro elevation and altitude
Jonesboro, Arkansas is 325 feet (99 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 325 feet means in Jonesboro
Among the 689 cities on this site, Jonesboro is around the middle. At 325 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 Jonesboro a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.57 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 Jonesboro.
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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Jonesboro
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 256 | 78 | 60 mi |
| Jackson, TN | 410 | 125 | 107 mi |
| Little Rock, AR | 335 | 102 | 117 mi |
| Paducah, KY | 341 | 104 | 145 mi |
| Branson, MO | 778 | 237 | 151 mi |
| Tupelo, MS | 279 | 85 | 157 mi |
| Hot Springs, AR | 597 | 182 | 162 mi |
| Springfield, MO | 1,299 | 396 | 172 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Jonesboro?
Jonesboro, Arkansas is about 325 feet (99 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 Jonesboro because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 325 ft is about 29.57 inHg (1001 hPa), 99% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 99% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Jonesboro.
At what temperature does water boil in Jonesboro?
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.