Elevation
Breckenridge elevation
Breckenridge, Colorado is 9,728 feet (2,965 meters) above sea level — more than a mile high.
What 9,728 feet means in Breckenridge
Among the 200 cities on this site, Breckenridge is one of the highest. At 9,728 ft the air is thin enough that most visitors notice it: stairs and hills feel harder for the first few days.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Breckenridge a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 20.80 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 194 °F (89.9 °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 Breckenridge
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadville, CO | 10,161 | 3,097 | 21 mi |
| Vail, CO | 8,189 | 2,496 | 21 mi |
| Aspen, CO | 7,890 | 2,405 | 46 mi |
| Boulder, CO | 5,328 | 1,624 | 55 mi |
| Denver, CO | 5,279 | 1,609 | 59 mi |
| Estes Park, CO | 7,546 | 2,300 | 68 mi |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 6,010 | 1,832 | 79 mi |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 6,732 | 2,052 | 81 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Breckenridge?
Breckenridge, Colorado is about 9,728 feet (2,965 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 Breckenridge because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 9,728 ft is about 20.80 inHg (704 hPa), 70% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 70% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Breckenridge?
About 194 °F (89.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.