Elevation
Minneapolis elevation
Minneapolis, Minnesota is 830 feet (253 meters) above sea level.
What 830 feet means in Minneapolis
Among the 200 cities on this site, Minneapolis is higher than most. At 830 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 Minneapolis a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.03 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 Minneapolis.
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 Minneapolis
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN | 702 | 214 | 136 mi |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 1,470 | 448 | 198 mi |
| Fargo, ND | 906 | 276 | 214 mi |
| Madison, WI | 876 | 267 | 233 mi |
| Des Moines, IA | 873 | 266 | 234 mi |
| Green Bay, WI | 591 | 180 | 259 mi |
| Omaha, NE | 1,060 | 323 | 291 mi |
| Milwaukee, WI | 617 | 188 | 298 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Minneapolis?
Minneapolis, Minnesota is about 830 feet (253 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 Minneapolis because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 830 ft is about 29.03 inHg (983 hPa), 97% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 97% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Minneapolis.
At what temperature does water boil in Minneapolis?
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.