Elevation
Wichita Falls elevation and altitude
Wichita Falls, Texas is 948 feet (289 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 948 feet means in Wichita Falls
Among the 689 cities on this site, Wichita Falls is higher than most. At 948 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 Wichita Falls a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.91 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 Wichita Falls.
Cooking. Water boils at about 210 °F (99.0 °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 Wichita Falls
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton, OK | 1,112 | 339 | 48 mi |
| Fort Worth, TX | 653 | 199 | 106 mi |
| Arlington, TX | 604 | 184 | 114 mi |
| Plano, TX | 666 | 203 | 120 mi |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 1,201 | 366 | 121 mi |
| Abilene, TX | 1,719 | 524 | 124 mi |
| Dallas, TX | 420 | 128 | 125 mi |
| Waco, TX | 469 | 143 | 181 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Wichita Falls?
Wichita Falls, Texas is about 948 feet (289 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 Wichita Falls because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 948 ft is about 28.91 inHg (979 hPa), 97% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 97% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Wichita Falls.
At what temperature does water boil in Wichita Falls?
About 210 °F (99.0 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.