Elevation
Lowell elevation and altitude
Lowell, Massachusetts is 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 118 feet means in Lowell
Among the 689 cities on this site, Lowell is around the middle. At 118 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 Lowell a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.79 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 Lowell.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (99.9 °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 Lowell
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua, New Hampshire | 161 | 49 | 12 mi |
| Boston, MA | 46 | 14 | 23 mi |
| Manchester, New Hampshire | 262 | 80 | 26 mi |
| Worcester, MA | 482 | 147 | 36 mi |
| Concord, New Hampshire | 272 | 83 | 41 mi |
| Portsmouth, New Hampshire | 20 | 6 | 42 mi |
| Providence, RI | 7 | 2 | 56 mi |
| Newport, RI | 30 | 9 | 79 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Lowell?
Lowell, Massachusetts is about 118 feet (36 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 Lowell because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 118 ft is about 29.79 inHg (1009 hPa), 100% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 100% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Lowell.
At what temperature does water boil in Lowell?
About 212 °F (99.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.