Elevation
Terre Haute elevation and altitude
Terre Haute, Indiana is 499 feet (152 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 499 feet means in Terre Haute
Among the 689 cities on this site, Terre Haute is around the middle. At 499 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 Terre Haute a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.39 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 Terre Haute.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.5 °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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Terre Haute
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IN | 771 | 235 | 52 mi |
| Champaign, IL | 738 | 225 | 63 mi |
| Indianapolis, IN | 715 | 218 | 70 mi |
| Evansville, IN | 387 | 118 | 103 mi |
| Owensboro, KY | 394 | 120 | 118 mi |
| Springfield, IL | 597 | 182 | 121 mi |
| Louisville, KY | 466 | 142 | 122 mi |
| Peoria, IL | 502 | 153 | 143 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Terre Haute?
Terre Haute, Indiana is about 499 feet (152 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 Terre Haute because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 499 ft is about 29.39 inHg (995 hPa), 98% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 98% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Terre Haute.
At what temperature does water boil in Terre Haute?
About 211 °F (99.5 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.