Elevation
Highest point in North Dakota
The highest point in North Dakota is White Butte, at 3,506 feet (1,069 meters) above sea level. It ranks 30th among the 50 state high points.
From Red River of the North at Manitoba border to White Butte
North Dakota spans about 2,756 ft from its lowest point to its highest. A barometer carried from one to the other would fall by about 2.80 inHg, purely because there is less air overhead. Water that boils at 211 °F at the bottom boils at about 205 °F on top.
Live barometric pressure across North Dakota · How pressure changes with altitude
Elevation of cities in North Dakota
| City | Feet | Meters |
|---|---|---|
| Dickinson, ND | 2,411 | 735 |
| Williston, ND | 1,877 | 572 |
| Bismarck, ND | 1,686 | 514 |
| Minot, ND | 1,621 | 494 |
| Fargo, ND | 906 | 276 |
| Grand Forks, ND | 830 | 253 |
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 North Dakota?
The highest point in North Dakota is White Butte, at 3,506 feet (1,069 meters) above sea level. That makes it the 30th highest state high point of the 50.
What is the lowest point in North Dakota?
The lowest point is Red River of the North at Manitoba border, at 750 ft.
What is the average elevation of North Dakota?
The mean elevation of North Dakota is about 1,900 feet (579 meters).
What is the air pressure at the top of White Butte?
On a standard day about 26.32 inHg (891 hPa), 88% of sea-level pressure. Water boils there at about 205 °F (96 °C).