Elevation
Carson City elevation and altitude
Carson City, Nevada is 4,682 feet (1,427 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 4,682 feet means in Carson City
Among the 689 cities on this site, Carson City is higher than most. At 4,682 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 Carson City a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 25.19 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 Carson City.
Cooking. Water boils at about 203 °F (95.2 °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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Carson City
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lake Tahoe, CA | 6,237 | 1,901 | 20 mi |
| Truckee, CA | 5,817 | 1,773 | 25 mi |
| Reno, NV | 4,505 | 1,373 | 25 mi |
| Sacramento, CA | 30 | 9 | 101 mi |
| Mammoth Lakes, CA | 7,881 | 2,402 | 113 mi |
| Stockton, CA | 13 | 4 | 117 mi |
| Modesto, CA | 92 | 28 | 125 mi |
| Oakland, CA | 43 | 13 | 165 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Carson City?
Carson City, Nevada is about 4,682 feet (1,427 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 Carson City because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 4,682 ft is about 25.19 inHg (853 hPa), 84% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 84% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Carson City.
At what temperature does water boil in Carson City?
About 203 °F (95.2 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.