Elevation
Sioux City elevation and altitude
Sioux City, Iowa is 1,201 feet (366 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 1,201 feet means in Sioux City
Among the 689 cities on this site, Sioux 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 Sioux 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 Sioux 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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Sioux City
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | 1,470 | 448 | 74 mi |
| Omaha, NE | 1,060 | 323 | 89 mi |
| Lincoln, NE | 1,204 | 367 | 118 mi |
| Ames, IA | 942 | 287 | 146 mi |
| Grand Island, NE | 1,860 | 567 | 148 mi |
| Des Moines, IA | 873 | 266 | 156 mi |
| Kearney, NE | 2,152 | 656 | 186 mi |
| Rochester, MN | 1,024 | 312 | 224 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Sioux City?
Sioux City, Iowa 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 Sioux 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 Sioux City.
At what temperature does water boil in Sioux 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.