Elevation
Niigata elevation and altitude
Niigata, Japan is 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 3 feet means in Niigata
Among the 689 cities on this site, Niigata is one of the lowest. At 3 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 Niigata a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.92 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 Niigata.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (100.0 °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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Niigata
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sendai, Japan | 174 | 53 | 102 mi |
| Matsumoto, Japan | 1,946 | 593 | 131 mi |
| Toyama, Japan | 36 | 11 | 131 mi |
| Akita, Japan | 46 | 14 | 137 mi |
| Tokyo, Japan | 144 | 44 | 158 mi |
| Kanazawa, Japan | 89 | 27 | 162 mi |
| Yokohama, Japan | 69 | 21 | 175 mi |
| Shizuoka, Japan | 75 | 23 | 206 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Niigata?
Niigata, Japan is about 3 feet (1 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 Niigata because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 3 ft is about 29.92 inHg (1013 hPa), 100% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 100% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Niigata.
At what temperature does water boil in Niigata?
About 212 °F (100.0 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.