Elevation
Crested Butte elevation and altitude
Crested Butte, Colorado is 8,924 feet (2,720 meters) above sea level — more than a mile high. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 8,924 feet means in Crested Butte
Among the 689 cities on this site, Crested Butte is one of the highest. At 8,924 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 Crested Butte a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 21.45 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 195 °F (90.8 °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 Crested Butte
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnison, CO | 7,703 | 2,348 | 23 mi |
| Snowmass Village, CO | 8,209 | 2,502 | 24 mi |
| Aspen, CO | 7,890 | 2,405 | 24 mi |
| Leadville, CO | 10,161 | 3,097 | 46 mi |
| Montrose, CO | 5,807 | 1,770 | 55 mi |
| Vail, CO | 8,189 | 2,496 | 63 mi |
| Breckenridge, CO | 9,728 | 2,965 | 66 mi |
| Frisco, CO | 9,075 | 2,766 | 68 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Crested Butte?
Crested Butte, Colorado is about 8,924 feet (2,720 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 Crested Butte because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 8,924 ft is about 21.45 inHg (726 hPa), 72% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 72% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Crested Butte?
About 195 °F (90.8 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.