Elevation
Durango elevation
Durango, Colorado is 6,532 feet (1,991 meters) above sea level — more than a mile high.
What 6,532 feet means in Durango
Among the 200 cities on this site, Durango is one of the highest. At 6,532 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 Durango a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 23.50 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 200 °F (93.2 °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 Durango
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride, CO | 8,793 | 2,680 | 46 mi |
| Taos, NM | 6,969 | 2,124 | 141 mi |
| Aspen, CO | 7,890 | 2,405 | 144 mi |
| Santa Fe, NM | 6,995 | 2,132 | 154 mi |
| Leadville, CO | 10,161 | 3,097 | 161 mi |
| Albuquerque, NM | 4,957 | 1,511 | 166 mi |
| Breckenridge, CO | 9,728 | 2,965 | 182 mi |
| Vail, CO | 8,189 | 2,496 | 183 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Durango?
Durango, Colorado is about 6,532 feet (1,991 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 Durango because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 6,532 ft is about 23.50 inHg (796 hPa), 79% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 79% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Durango?
About 200 °F (93.2 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.