Elevation
Twin Falls elevation and altitude
Twin Falls, Idaho is 3,734 feet (1,138 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 3,734 feet means in Twin Falls
Among the 689 cities on this site, Twin Falls is higher than most. At 3,734 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 Twin Falls a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 26.10 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 Twin Falls.
Cooking. Water boils at about 205 °F (96.1 °C) here, so boiled foods cook more slowly and baking recipes often need small high-altitude adjustments. 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 Twin Falls
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchum, ID | 5,853 | 1,784 | 77 mi |
| Sun Valley, ID | 5,945 | 1,812 | 79 mi |
| Pocatello, ID | 4,462 | 1,360 | 105 mi |
| Boise, ID | 2,700 | 823 | 114 mi |
| Elko, NV | 5,066 | 1,544 | 137 mi |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 4,705 | 1,434 | 138 mi |
| Logan, UT | 4,534 | 1,382 | 146 mi |
| Ogden, UT | 4,301 | 1,311 | 158 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Twin Falls?
Twin Falls, Idaho is about 3,734 feet (1,138 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 Twin Falls because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 3,734 ft is about 26.10 inHg (884 hPa), 87% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 87% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Twin Falls.
At what temperature does water boil in Twin Falls?
About 205 °F (96.1 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.