Elevation
Guadalajara elevation
Guadalajara, Mexico is 5,072 feet (1,546 meters) above sea level.
What 5,072 feet means in Guadalajara
Among the 200 cities on this site, Guadalajara is higher than most. At 5,072 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 Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara.
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 Guadalajara
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City, Mexico | 7,349 | 2,240 | 287 mi |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 7 | 2 | 619 mi |
| San Antonio, TX | 650 | 198 | 676 mi |
| Austin, TX | 489 | 149 | 749 mi |
| El Paso, TX | 3,717 | 1,133 | 790 mi |
| Houston, TX | 39 | 12 | 802 mi |
| Lubbock, TX | 3,202 | 976 | 896 mi |
| Fort Worth, TX | 653 | 199 | 911 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Guadalajara?
Guadalajara, Mexico is about 5,072 feet (1,546 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 Guadalajara because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 5,072 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 Guadalajara.
At what temperature does water boil in Guadalajara?
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.