Elevation
Williston elevation and altitude
Williston, North Dakota is 1,877 feet (572 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 1,877 feet means in Williston
Among the 689 cities on this site, Williston is higher than most. At 1,877 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 Williston a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 27.95 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 Williston.
Cooking. Water boils at about 209 °F (98.1 °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 Williston
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson, ND | 2,411 | 735 | 96 mi |
| Minot, ND | 1,621 | 494 | 107 mi |
| Bismarck, ND | 1,686 | 514 | 161 mi |
| Regina, Canada | 1,893 | 577 | 165 mi |
| Deadwood, SD | 4,531 | 1,381 | 261 mi |
| Rapid City, SD | 3,241 | 988 | 282 mi |
| Billings, MT | 3,123 | 952 | 282 mi |
| Custer, SD | 5,315 | 1,620 | 303 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Williston?
Williston, North Dakota is about 1,877 feet (572 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 Williston because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,877 ft is about 27.95 inHg (946 hPa), 93% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 93% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Williston.
At what temperature does water boil in Williston?
About 209 °F (98.1 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.