Elevation
Albuquerque elevation
Albuquerque, New Mexico is 4,957 feet (1,511 meters) above sea level.
What 4,957 feet means in Albuquerque
Among the 200 cities on this site, Albuquerque is higher than most. At 4,957 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 Albuquerque a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 24.94 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 Albuquerque.
Cooking. Water boils at about 203 °F (94.9 °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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Albuquerque
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | 6,995 | 2,132 | 58 mi |
| Taos, NM | 6,969 | 2,124 | 110 mi |
| Durango, CO | 6,532 | 1,991 | 166 mi |
| Telluride, CO | 8,793 | 2,680 | 207 mi |
| El Paso, TX | 3,717 | 1,133 | 230 mi |
| Amarillo, TX | 3,668 | 1,118 | 272 mi |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 6,010 | 1,832 | 278 mi |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 6,903 | 2,104 | 283 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Albuquerque?
Albuquerque, New Mexico is about 4,957 feet (1,511 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 Albuquerque because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 4,957 ft is about 24.94 inHg (844 hPa), 83% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 83% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Albuquerque.
At what temperature does water boil in Albuquerque?
About 203 °F (94.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.