Elevation
Chihuahua elevation and altitude
Chihuahua, Mexico is 4,715 feet (1,437 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 4,715 feet means in Chihuahua
Among the 689 cities on this site, Chihuahua is higher than most. At 4,715 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 Chihuahua a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 25.16 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 Chihuahua.
Cooking. Water boils at about 203 °F (95.1 °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 Chihuahua
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso, TX | 3,717 | 1,133 | 217 mi |
| Las Cruces, NM | 3,907 | 1,191 | 257 mi |
| Culiacan, Mexico | 154 | 47 | 277 mi |
| Hermosillo, Mexico | 663 | 202 | 297 mi |
| Cloudcroft, NM | 8,668 | 2,642 | 299 mi |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | 4,633 | 1,412 | 323 mi |
| Ruidoso, NM | 6,729 | 2,051 | 325 mi |
| Midland, TX | 2,782 | 848 | 333 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Chihuahua?
Chihuahua, Mexico is about 4,715 feet (1,437 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 Chihuahua because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 4,715 ft is about 25.16 inHg (852 hPa), 84% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 84% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Chihuahua.
At what temperature does water boil in Chihuahua?
About 203 °F (95.1 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.