Elevation
Kalispell elevation and altitude
Kalispell, Montana is 2,956 feet (901 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 2,956 feet means in Kalispell
Among the 689 cities on this site, Kalispell is higher than most. At 2,956 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 Kalispell a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 26.86 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 Kalispell.
Cooking. Water boils at about 207 °F (97.0 °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 Kalispell
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula, MT | 3,209 | 978 | 93 mi |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 2,188 | 667 | 120 mi |
| Great Falls, MT | 3,330 | 1,015 | 148 mi |
| Spokane, WA | 1,873 | 571 | 149 mi |
| Helena, MT | 4,058 | 1,237 | 154 mi |
| Butte, MT | 5,538 | 1,688 | 173 mi |
| Lewiston, ID | 745 | 227 | 177 mi |
| Calgary, Canada | 3,438 | 1,048 | 198 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Kalispell?
Kalispell, Montana is about 2,956 feet (901 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 Kalispell because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 2,956 ft is about 26.86 inHg (910 hPa), 90% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 90% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Kalispell.
At what temperature does water boil in Kalispell?
About 207 °F (97.0 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.