Elevation
Lubbock elevation
Lubbock, Texas is 3,202 feet (976 meters) above sea level.
What 3,202 feet means in Lubbock
Among the 200 cities on this site, Lubbock is higher than most. At 3,202 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 Lubbock a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 26.62 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 Lubbock.
Cooking. Water boils at about 206 °F (96.7 °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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Lubbock
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo, TX | 3,668 | 1,118 | 114 mi |
| Fort Worth, TX | 653 | 199 | 269 mi |
| Santa Fe, NM | 6,995 | 2,132 | 274 mi |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 1,201 | 366 | 279 mi |
| Taos, NM | 6,969 | 2,124 | 287 mi |
| Albuquerque, NM | 4,957 | 1,511 | 293 mi |
| Dallas, TX | 420 | 128 | 297 mi |
| El Paso, TX | 3,717 | 1,133 | 297 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Lubbock?
Lubbock, Texas is about 3,202 feet (976 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 Lubbock because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 3,202 ft is about 26.62 inHg (901 hPa), 89% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 89% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Lubbock.
At what temperature does water boil in Lubbock?
About 206 °F (96.7 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.