Elevation
Rochester elevation and altitude
Rochester, Minnesota is 1,024 feet (312 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 1,024 feet means in Rochester
Among the 689 cities on this site, Rochester is higher than most. At 1,024 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 Rochester a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.83 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 Rochester.
Cooking. Water boils at about 210 °F (98.9 °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 Rochester
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul, MN | 794 | 242 | 71 mi |
| Minneapolis, MN | 830 | 253 | 77 mi |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 810 | 247 | 145 mi |
| Ames, IA | 942 | 287 | 149 mi |
| Madison, WI | 876 | 267 | 167 mi |
| Iowa City, IA | 669 | 204 | 170 mi |
| Des Moines, IA | 873 | 266 | 177 mi |
| Duluth, MN | 702 | 214 | 192 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Rochester?
Rochester, Minnesota is about 1,024 feet (312 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 Rochester because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,024 ft is about 28.83 inHg (976 hPa), 96% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 96% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Rochester.
At what temperature does water boil in Rochester?
About 210 °F (98.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.