Elevation
Elko elevation and altitude
Elko, Nevada is 5,066 feet (1,544 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 5,066 feet means in Elko
Among the 689 cities on this site, Elko is higher than most. At 5,066 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 Elko a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 24.83 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 Elko.
Cooking. Water boils at about 203 °F (94.8 °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 Elko
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ely, NV | 6,437 | 1,962 | 119 mi |
| Twin Falls, ID | 3,734 | 1,138 | 137 mi |
| Boise, ID | 2,700 | 823 | 194 mi |
| Ogden, UT | 4,301 | 1,311 | 199 mi |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 4,262 | 1,299 | 203 mi |
| Ketchum, ID | 5,853 | 1,784 | 209 mi |
| Sun Valley, ID | 5,945 | 1,812 | 211 mi |
| Logan, UT | 4,534 | 1,382 | 213 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Elko?
Elko, Nevada is about 5,066 feet (1,544 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 Elko because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 5,066 ft is about 24.83 inHg (841 hPa), 83% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 83% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Elko.
At what temperature does water boil in Elko?
About 203 °F (94.8 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.