Elevation
Missoula elevation
Missoula, Montana is 3,209 feet (978 meters) above sea level.
What 3,209 feet means in Missoula
Among the 200 cities on this site, Missoula is higher than most. At 3,209 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 Missoula a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 26.61 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 Missoula.
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 Missoula
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 4,816 | 1,468 | 163 mi |
| Spokane, WA | 1,873 | 571 | 170 mi |
| Boise, ID | 2,700 | 823 | 250 mi |
| Billings, MT | 3,123 | 952 | 273 mi |
| Jackson, WY | 6,237 | 1,901 | 282 mi |
| Calgary, Canada | 3,438 | 1,048 | 289 mi |
| Seattle, WA | 184 | 56 | 394 mi |
| Ogden, UT | 4,301 | 1,311 | 403 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Missoula?
Missoula, Montana is about 3,209 feet (978 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 Missoula because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 3,209 ft is about 26.61 inHg (901 hPa), 89% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 89% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Missoula.
At what temperature does water boil in Missoula?
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.