Elevation
Sioux Falls elevation
Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 1,470 feet (448 meters) above sea level.
What 1,470 feet means in Sioux Falls
Among the 200 cities on this site, Sioux Falls is higher than most. At 1,470 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 Falls a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.37 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 Falls.
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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Sioux Falls
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | 1,060 | 323 | 163 mi |
| Lincoln, NE | 1,204 | 367 | 190 mi |
| Minneapolis, MN | 830 | 253 | 198 mi |
| Des Moines, IA | 873 | 266 | 208 mi |
| Fargo, ND | 906 | 276 | 230 mi |
| Duluth, MN | 702 | 214 | 317 mi |
| Rapid City, SD | 3,241 | 988 | 326 mi |
| Kansas City, MO | 899 | 274 | 327 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls, South Dakota is about 1,470 feet (448 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 Falls because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,470 ft is about 28.37 inHg (961 hPa), 95% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 95% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Sioux Falls.
At what temperature does water boil in Sioux Falls?
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.