Elevation
Saint Paul elevation and altitude
Saint Paul, Minnesota is 794 feet (242 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 794 feet means in Saint Paul
Among the 689 cities on this site, Saint Paul is higher than most. At 794 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 Saint Paul a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.07 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 Saint Paul.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.2 °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 Saint Paul
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | 830 | 253 | 9 mi |
| Rochester, MN | 1,024 | 312 | 71 mi |
| Duluth, MN | 702 | 214 | 136 mi |
| Ames, IA | 942 | 287 | 203 mi |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 1,470 | 448 | 204 mi |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 810 | 247 | 216 mi |
| Fargo, ND | 906 | 276 | 222 mi |
| Madison, WI | 876 | 267 | 224 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Saint Paul?
Saint Paul, Minnesota is about 794 feet (242 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 Saint Paul because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 794 ft is about 29.07 inHg (985 hPa), 97% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 97% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Saint Paul.
At what temperature does water boil in Saint Paul?
About 211 °F (99.2 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.