Elevation
Bozeman elevation
Bozeman, Montana is 4,816 feet (1,468 meters) above sea level.
What 4,816 feet means in Bozeman
Among the 200 cities on this site, Bozeman is higher than most. At 4,816 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 Bozeman a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 25.07 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 Bozeman.
Cooking. Water boils at about 203 °F (95.0 °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 Bozeman
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | 3,123 | 952 | 123 mi |
| Jackson, WY | 6,237 | 1,901 | 153 mi |
| Missoula, MT | 3,209 | 978 | 163 mi |
| Boise, ID | 2,700 | 823 | 291 mi |
| Ogden, UT | 4,301 | 1,311 | 312 mi |
| Spokane, WA | 1,873 | 571 | 332 mi |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 4,262 | 1,299 | 343 mi |
| Park City, UT | 7,024 | 2,141 | 349 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Bozeman?
Bozeman, Montana is about 4,816 feet (1,468 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 Bozeman because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 4,816 ft is about 25.07 inHg (849 hPa), 84% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 84% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Bozeman.
At what temperature does water boil in Bozeman?
About 203 °F (95.0 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.