Elevation
Fort Collins elevation
Fort Collins, Colorado is 5,003 feet (1,525 meters) above sea level.
What 5,003 feet means in Fort Collins
Among the 200 cities on this site, Fort Collins is higher than most. At 5,003 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 Fort Collins a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 24.89 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 Fort Collins.
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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Fort Collins
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estes Park, CO | 7,546 | 2,300 | 27 mi |
| Boulder, CO | 5,328 | 1,624 | 41 mi |
| Cheyenne, WY | 6,089 | 1,856 | 41 mi |
| Denver, CO | 5,279 | 1,609 | 59 mi |
| Breckenridge, CO | 9,728 | 2,965 | 91 mi |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 6,732 | 2,052 | 92 mi |
| Vail, CO | 8,189 | 2,496 | 94 mi |
| Leadville, CO | 10,161 | 3,097 | 112 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Fort Collins?
Fort Collins, Colorado is about 5,003 feet (1,525 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 Fort Collins because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 5,003 ft is about 24.89 inHg (843 hPa), 83% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 83% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Fort Collins.
At what temperature does water boil in Fort Collins?
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.