Elevation
Highest point in Montana
The highest point in Montana is Granite Peak, at 12,807 feet (3,904 meters) above sea level. It ranks 10th among the 50 state high points.
From Kootenai River at Idaho border to Granite Peak
Montana spans about 11,007 ft from its lowest point to its highest. A barometer carried from one to the other would fall by about 9.59 inHg, purely because there is less air overhead. Water that boils at 209 °F at the bottom boils at about 188 °F on top.
Live barometric pressure across Montana · How pressure changes with altitude
Elevation of cities in Montana
| City | Feet | Meters |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sky, MT | 7,218 | 2,200 |
| West Yellowstone, MT | 6,663 | 2,031 |
| Butte, MT | 5,538 | 1,688 |
| Bozeman, MT | 4,816 | 1,468 |
| Helena, MT | 4,058 | 1,237 |
| Great Falls, MT | 3,330 | 1,015 |
| Missoula, MT | 3,209 | 978 |
| Billings, MT | 3,123 | 952 |
| Kalispell, MT | 2,956 | 901 |
High points of nearby states
Elevations from Wikipedia’s list of US states by elevation (USGS and NGS data, CC BY-SA).
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest elevation in Montana?
The highest point in Montana is Granite Peak, at 12,807 feet (3,904 meters) above sea level. That makes it the 10th highest state high point of the 50.
What is the lowest point in Montana?
The lowest point is Kootenai River at Idaho border, at 1,800 ft.
What is the average elevation of Montana?
The mean elevation of Montana is about 3,399 feet (1,036 meters).
What is the air pressure at the top of Granite Peak?
On a standard day about 18.43 inHg (624 hPa), 62% of sea-level pressure. Water boils there at about 188 °F (87 °C).