Elevation
Madison elevation
Madison, Wisconsin is 876 feet (267 meters) above sea level.
What 876 feet means in Madison
Among the 200 cities on this site, Madison is higher than most. At 876 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 Madison a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.99 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 Madison.
Cooking. Water boils at about 210 °F (99.1 °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 Madison
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 617 | 188 | 76 mi |
| Green Bay, WI | 591 | 180 | 121 mi |
| Chicago, IL | 587 | 179 | 123 mi |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 640 | 195 | 189 mi |
| Minneapolis, MN | 830 | 253 | 233 mi |
| Des Moines, IA | 873 | 266 | 238 mi |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 810 | 247 | 257 mi |
| Indianapolis, IN | 715 | 218 | 284 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Madison?
Madison, Wisconsin is about 876 feet (267 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 Madison because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 876 ft is about 28.99 inHg (982 hPa), 97% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 97% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Madison.
At what temperature does water boil in Madison?
About 210 °F (99.1 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.