Elevation
Chamonix elevation and altitude
Chamonix, France is 3,478 feet (1,060 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 3,478 feet means in Chamonix
Among the 689 cities on this site, Chamonix is higher than most. At 3,478 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 Chamonix a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 26.35 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 206 °F (96.4 °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 Chamonix
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva, Switzerland | 1,312 | 400 | 40 mi |
| Zermatt, Switzerland | 5,276 | 1,608 | 43 mi |
| Interlaken, Switzerland | 1,870 | 570 | 71 mi |
| Turin, Italy | 784 | 239 | 71 mi |
| Bern, Switzerland | 1,801 | 549 | 76 mi |
| Lyon, France | 568 | 173 | 98 mi |
| Milan, Italy | 400 | 122 | 116 mi |
| Basel, Switzerland | 915 | 279 | 118 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Chamonix?
Chamonix, France is about 3,478 feet (1,060 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 Chamonix because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 3,478 ft is about 26.35 inHg (892 hPa), 88% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 88% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Chamonix?
About 206 °F (96.4 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.