Elevation
Highest point in Texas
The highest point in Texas is Guadalupe Peak, at 8,751 feet (2,667 meters) above sea level. It ranks 14th among the 50 state high points.
From Gulf of Mexico to Guadalupe Peak
Texas spans about 8,751 ft from its lowest point to its highest. A barometer carried from one to the other would fall by about 8.33 inHg, purely because there is less air overhead. Water that boils at 212 °F at the bottom boils at about 196 °F on top.
Live barometric pressure across Texas · How pressure changes with altitude
Elevation of cities in Texas
| City | Feet | Meters |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso, TX | 3,717 | 1,133 |
| Amarillo, TX | 3,668 | 1,118 |
| Lubbock, TX | 3,202 | 976 |
| Midland, TX | 2,782 | 848 |
| Abilene, TX | 1,719 | 524 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | 948 | 289 |
| Plano, TX | 666 | 203 |
| Fort Worth, TX | 653 | 199 |
| San Antonio, TX | 650 | 198 |
| Arlington, TX | 604 | 184 |
| Tyler, TX | 538 | 164 |
| Austin, TX | 489 | 149 |
| Waco, TX | 469 | 143 |
| Dallas, TX | 420 | 128 |
| Laredo, TX | 413 | 126 |
| College Station, TX | 338 | 103 |
| McAllen, TX | 121 | 37 |
| Houston, TX | 39 | 12 |
| Brownsville, TX | 33 | 10 |
| Beaumont, TX | 16 | 5 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 7 | 2 |
| Galveston, TX | 7 | 2 |
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 Texas?
The highest point in Texas is Guadalupe Peak, at 8,751 feet (2,667 meters) above sea level. That makes it the 14th highest state high point of the 50.
What is the lowest point in Texas?
The lowest point is Gulf of Mexico, at sea level.
What is the average elevation of Texas?
The mean elevation of Texas is about 1,699 feet (518 meters).
What is the air pressure at the top of Guadalupe Peak?
On a standard day about 21.59 inHg (731 hPa), 72% of sea-level pressure. Water boils there at about 196 °F (91 °C).