Elevation
Milwaukee elevation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 617 feet (188 meters) above sea level.
What 617 feet means in Milwaukee
Among the 200 cities on this site, Milwaukee is around the middle. At 617 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 Milwaukee a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.26 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 Milwaukee.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.4 °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 Milwaukee
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | 876 | 267 | 76 mi |
| Chicago, IL | 587 | 179 | 83 mi |
| Green Bay, WI | 591 | 180 | 102 mi |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 640 | 195 | 113 mi |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 810 | 247 | 194 mi |
| Toledo, OH | 610 | 186 | 242 mi |
| Indianapolis, IN | 715 | 218 | 243 mi |
| Detroit, MI | 600 | 183 | 252 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Milwaukee?
Milwaukee, Wisconsin is about 617 feet (188 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 Milwaukee because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 617 ft is about 29.26 inHg (991 hPa), 98% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 98% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Milwaukee.
At what temperature does water boil in Milwaukee?
About 211 °F (99.4 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.