Elevation
Edmonton elevation
Edmonton, Canada is 2,192 feet (668 meters) above sea level.
What 2,192 feet means in Edmonton
Among the 200 cities on this site, Edmonton is higher than most. At 2,192 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 Edmonton a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 27.63 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 Edmonton.
Cooking. Water boils at about 208 °F (97.7 °C) here, almost the same as at sea level. 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 Edmonton
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary, Canada | 3,438 | 1,048 | 175 mi |
| Spokane, WA | 1,873 | 571 | 442 mi |
| Missoula, MT | 3,209 | 978 | 462 mi |
| Vancouver, Canada | 230 | 70 | 511 mi |
| Bozeman, MT | 4,816 | 1,468 | 555 mi |
| Seattle, WA | 184 | 56 | 565 mi |
| Billings, MT | 3,123 | 952 | 581 mi |
| Portland, OR | 39 | 12 | 690 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Edmonton?
Edmonton, Canada is about 2,192 feet (668 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 Edmonton because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 2,192 ft is about 27.63 inHg (936 hPa), 92% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 92% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Edmonton.
At what temperature does water boil in Edmonton?
About 208 °F (97.7 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.