Elevation
Albany elevation
Albany, New York is 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level.
What 148 feet means in Albany
Among the 200 cities on this site, Albany is around the middle. At 148 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 Albany a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.76 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 Albany.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (99.8 °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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Albany
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | 59 | 18 | 82 mi |
| Syracuse, NY | 397 | 121 | 124 mi |
| Burlington, VT | 200 | 61 | 129 mi |
| Providence, RI | 7 | 2 | 133 mi |
| New York, NY | 33 | 10 | 135 mi |
| Boston, MA | 46 | 14 | 139 mi |
| Portland, ME | 62 | 19 | 189 mi |
| Montreal, Canada | 709 | 216 | 198 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Albany?
Albany, New York is about 148 feet (45 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 Albany because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 148 ft is about 29.76 inHg (1008 hPa), 99% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 99% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Albany.
At what temperature does water boil in Albany?
About 212 °F (99.8 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.