Elevation
Boise elevation
Boise, Idaho is 2,700 feet (823 meters) above sea level.
What 2,700 feet means in Boise
Among the 200 cities on this site, Boise is higher than most. At 2,700 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 Boise a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 27.11 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 Boise.
Cooking. Water boils at about 207 °F (97.2 °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 Boise
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula, MT | 3,209 | 978 | 250 mi |
| Ogden, UT | 4,301 | 1,311 | 272 mi |
| Jackson, WY | 6,237 | 1,901 | 273 mi |
| Spokane, WA | 1,873 | 571 | 286 mi |
| Bozeman, MT | 4,816 | 1,468 | 291 mi |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 4,262 | 1,299 | 296 mi |
| Park City, UT | 7,024 | 2,141 | 316 mi |
| Provo, UT | 4,551 | 1,387 | 330 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Boise?
Boise, Idaho is about 2,700 feet (823 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 Boise because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 2,700 ft is about 27.11 inHg (918 hPa), 91% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 91% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Boise.
At what temperature does water boil in Boise?
About 207 °F (97.2 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.