Elevation
Pierre elevation and altitude
Pierre, South Dakota is 1,480 feet (451 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 1,480 feet means in Pierre
Among the 689 cities on this site, Pierre is higher than most. At 1,480 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 Pierre a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.36 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 Pierre.
Cooking. Water boils at about 209 °F (98.5 °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 Pierre
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen, SD | 1,302 | 397 | 119 mi |
| Rapid City, SD | 3,241 | 988 | 144 mi |
| Custer, SD | 5,315 | 1,620 | 167 mi |
| Deadwood, SD | 4,531 | 1,381 | 167 mi |
| Bismarck, ND | 1,686 | 514 | 170 mi |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 1,470 | 448 | 189 mi |
| Dickinson, ND | 2,411 | 735 | 210 mi |
| North Platte, NE | 2,802 | 854 | 225 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Pierre?
Pierre, South Dakota is about 1,480 feet (451 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 Pierre because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,480 ft is about 28.36 inHg (960 hPa), 95% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 95% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Pierre.
At what temperature does water boil in Pierre?
About 209 °F (98.5 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.