Elevation
Bakersfield elevation
Bakersfield, California is 404 feet (123 meters) above sea level.
What 404 feet means in Bakersfield
Among the 200 cities on this site, Bakersfield is around the middle. At 404 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 Bakersfield a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.49 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 Bakersfield.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.6 °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 Bakersfield
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 292 | 89 | 101 mi |
| Fresno, CA | 308 | 94 | 104 mi |
| Long Beach, CA | 30 | 9 | 121 mi |
| Big Bear Lake, CA | 6,752 | 2,058 | 143 mi |
| Mammoth Lakes, CA | 7,881 | 2,402 | 157 mi |
| Palm Springs, CA | 479 | 146 | 177 mi |
| San Jose, CA | 85 | 26 | 210 mi |
| San Diego, CA | 66 | 20 | 212 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Bakersfield?
Bakersfield, California is about 404 feet (123 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 Bakersfield because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 404 ft is about 29.49 inHg (999 hPa), 99% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 99% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Bakersfield.
At what temperature does water boil in Bakersfield?
About 211 °F (99.6 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.