Elevation
Fresno elevation
Fresno, California is 308 feet (94 meters) above sea level.
What 308 feet means in Fresno
Among the 200 cities on this site, Fresno is around the middle. At 308 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 Fresno a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.59 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 Fresno.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.7 °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 Fresno
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Lakes, CA | 7,881 | 2,402 | 76 mi |
| Bakersfield, CA | 404 | 123 | 104 mi |
| San Jose, CA | 85 | 26 | 124 mi |
| South Lake Tahoe, CA | 6,237 | 1,901 | 151 mi |
| Oakland, CA | 43 | 13 | 156 mi |
| Sacramento, CA | 30 | 9 | 158 mi |
| San Francisco, CA | 52 | 16 | 162 mi |
| Reno, NV | 4,505 | 1,373 | 192 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Fresno?
Fresno, California is about 308 feet (94 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 Fresno because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 308 ft is about 29.59 inHg (1002 hPa), 99% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 99% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Fresno.
At what temperature does water boil in Fresno?
About 211 °F (99.7 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.