Elevation
Little Rock elevation
Little Rock, Arkansas is 335 feet (102 meters) above sea level.
What 335 feet means in Little Rock
Among the 200 cities on this site, Little Rock is around the middle. At 335 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 Little Rock a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.56 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 Little Rock.
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 Little Rock
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 256 | 78 | 130 mi |
| Springfield, MO | 1,299 | 396 | 180 mi |
| Jackson, MS | 279 | 85 | 208 mi |
| Tulsa, OK | 722 | 220 | 230 mi |
| St. Louis, MO | 466 | 142 | 292 mi |
| Dallas, TX | 420 | 128 | 293 mi |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 1,201 | 366 | 300 mi |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 46 | 14 | 304 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Little Rock?
Little Rock, Arkansas is about 335 feet (102 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 Little Rock because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 335 ft is about 29.56 inHg (1001 hPa), 99% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 99% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Little Rock.
At what temperature does water boil in Little Rock?
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.