Elevation
Alamosa elevation and altitude
Alamosa, Colorado is 7,543 feet (2,299 meters) above sea level — more than a mile high. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 7,543 feet means in Alamosa
Among the 689 cities on this site, Alamosa is one of the highest. At 7,543 ft the air holds noticeably less oxygen per breath than at the coast. Most people adapt within a few days; exercise feels harder at first.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Alamosa a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 22.62 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 198 °F (92.2 °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 Alamosa
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taos, NM | 6,969 | 2,124 | 75 mi |
| Pueblo, CO | 4,692 | 1,430 | 88 mi |
| Gunnison, CO | 7,703 | 2,348 | 94 mi |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 6,010 | 1,832 | 110 mi |
| Telluride, CO | 8,793 | 2,680 | 111 mi |
| Durango, CO | 6,532 | 1,991 | 111 mi |
| Crested Butte, CO | 8,924 | 2,720 | 114 mi |
| Santa Fe, NM | 6,995 | 2,132 | 123 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Alamosa?
Alamosa, Colorado is about 7,543 feet (2,299 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 Alamosa because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 7,543 ft is about 22.62 inHg (766 hPa), 76% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 76% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Alamosa?
About 198 °F (92.2 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.