Elevation
Eugene elevation
Eugene, Oregon is 430 feet (131 meters) above sea level.
What 430 feet means in Eugene
Among the 200 cities on this site, Eugene is around the middle. At 430 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 Eugene a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.46 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 Eugene.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.6 °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 Eugene
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 39 | 12 | 104 mi |
| Seattle, WA | 184 | 56 | 248 mi |
| Boise, ID | 2,700 | 823 | 344 mi |
| Reno, NV | 4,505 | 1,373 | 355 mi |
| Vancouver, Canada | 230 | 70 | 359 mi |
| Spokane, WA | 1,873 | 571 | 369 mi |
| Sacramento, CA | 30 | 9 | 387 mi |
| South Lake Tahoe, CA | 6,237 | 1,901 | 388 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Eugene?
Eugene, Oregon is about 430 feet (131 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 Eugene because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 430 ft is about 29.46 inHg (998 hPa), 98% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 98% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Eugene.
At what temperature does water boil in Eugene?
About 211 °F (99.6 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.