Elevation
Memphis elevation
Memphis, Tennessee is 256 feet (78 meters) above sea level.
What 256 feet means in Memphis
Among the 200 cities on this site, Memphis is around the middle. At 256 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 Memphis a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.65 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 Memphis.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °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 Memphis
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 335 | 102 | 130 mi |
| Nashville, TN | 558 | 170 | 196 mi |
| Jackson, MS | 279 | 85 | 197 mi |
| Huntsville, AL | 633 | 193 | 198 mi |
| Birmingham, AL | 614 | 187 | 217 mi |
| Springfield, MO | 1,299 | 396 | 231 mi |
| St. Louis, MO | 466 | 142 | 240 mi |
| Chattanooga, TN | 676 | 206 | 268 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Memphis?
Memphis, Tennessee is about 256 feet (78 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 Memphis because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 256 ft is about 29.65 inHg (1004 hPa), 99% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 99% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Memphis.
At what temperature does water boil in Memphis?
About 212 °F (99.7 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.