Elevation
Lexington elevation
Lexington, Kentucky is 968 feet (295 meters) above sea level.
What 968 feet means in Lexington
Among the 200 cities on this site, Lexington is higher than most. At 968 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 Lexington a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.89 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 Lexington.
Cooking. Water boils at about 210 °F (99.0 °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 Lexington
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | 466 | 142 | 72 mi |
| Cincinnati, OH | 627 | 191 | 79 mi |
| Dayton, OH | 738 | 225 | 123 mi |
| Knoxville, TN | 906 | 276 | 143 mi |
| Indianapolis, IN | 715 | 218 | 153 mi |
| Charleston, WV | 597 | 182 | 157 mi |
| Columbus, OH | 771 | 235 | 158 mi |
| Gatlinburg, TN | 1,293 | 394 | 166 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Lexington?
Lexington, Kentucky is about 968 feet (295 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 Lexington because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 968 ft is about 28.89 inHg (978 hPa), 97% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 97% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Lexington.
At what temperature does water boil in Lexington?
About 210 °F (99.0 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.