Elevation
Oklahoma City elevation
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is 1,201 feet (366 meters) above sea level.
What 1,201 feet means in Oklahoma City
Among the 200 cities on this site, Oklahoma City is higher than most. At 1,201 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 Oklahoma City a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.65 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 Oklahoma City.
Cooking. Water boils at about 210 °F (98.8 °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 Oklahoma City
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | 722 | 220 | 98 mi |
| Wichita, KS | 1,299 | 396 | 154 mi |
| Fort Worth, TX | 653 | 199 | 190 mi |
| Dallas, TX | 420 | 128 | 190 mi |
| Amarillo, TX | 3,668 | 1,118 | 244 mi |
| Springfield, MO | 1,299 | 396 | 264 mi |
| Lubbock, TX | 3,202 | 976 | 279 mi |
| Kansas City, MO | 899 | 274 | 298 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is about 1,201 feet (366 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 Oklahoma City because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,201 ft is about 28.65 inHg (970 hPa), 96% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 96% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Oklahoma City.
At what temperature does water boil in Oklahoma City?
About 210 °F (98.8 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.