Elevation
Denver elevation
Denver, Colorado is 5,279 feet (1,609 meters) above sea level — about a mile high.
What 5,279 feet means in Denver
Among the 200 cities on this site, Denver is higher than most. At 5,279 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 Denver a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 24.64 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 Denver.
Cooking. Water boils at about 202 °F (94.5 °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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Denver
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | 5,328 | 1,624 | 24 mi |
| Estes Park, CO | 7,546 | 2,300 | 52 mi |
| Fort Collins, CO | 5,003 | 1,525 | 59 mi |
| Breckenridge, CO | 9,728 | 2,965 | 59 mi |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 6,010 | 1,832 | 63 mi |
| Vail, CO | 8,189 | 2,496 | 74 mi |
| Leadville, CO | 10,161 | 3,097 | 77 mi |
| Cheyenne, WY | 6,089 | 1,856 | 97 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Denver?
Denver, Colorado is about 5,279 feet (1,609 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 Denver because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 5,279 ft is about 24.64 inHg (834 hPa), 82% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 82% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Denver.
At what temperature does water boil in Denver?
About 202 °F (94.5 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.