Elevation
Casper elevation and altitude
Casper, Wyoming is 5,118 feet (1,560 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 5,118 feet means in Casper
Among the 689 cities on this site, Casper is higher than most. At 5,118 ft the air holds noticeably less oxygen per breath than at the coast. Most people adapt within a few days; exercise feels harder at first.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Casper a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 24.79 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 Casper.
Cooking. Water boils at about 202 °F (94.7 °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 Casper
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie, WY | 7,165 | 2,184 | 114 mi |
| Cheyenne, WY | 6,089 | 1,856 | 142 mi |
| Custer, SD | 5,315 | 1,620 | 150 mi |
| Scottsbluff, NE | 3,891 | 1,186 | 152 mi |
| Deadwood, SD | 4,531 | 1,381 | 166 mi |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 6,732 | 2,052 | 167 mi |
| Fort Collins, CO | 5,003 | 1,525 | 170 mi |
| Rapid City, SD | 3,241 | 988 | 176 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Casper?
Casper, Wyoming is about 5,118 feet (1,560 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 Casper because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 5,118 ft is about 24.79 inHg (839 hPa), 83% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 83% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Casper.
At what temperature does water boil in Casper?
About 202 °F (94.7 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.