Elevation
Guatemala City elevation and altitude
Guatemala City, Guatemala is 4,948 feet (1,508 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 4,948 feet means in Guatemala City
Among the 689 cities on this site, Guatemala City is higher than most. At 4,948 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 Guatemala City a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 24.94 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 Guatemala City.
Cooking. Water boils at about 203 °F (94.9 °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 Guatemala City
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merida, Mexico | 33 | 10 | 441 mi |
| Oaxaca, Mexico | 5,154 | 1,571 | 445 mi |
| Veracruz, Mexico | 49 | 15 | 487 mi |
| Cancun, Mexico | 36 | 11 | 512 mi |
| San Jose, Costa Rica | 3,717 | 1,133 | 542 mi |
| Puebla, Mexico | 7,106 | 2,166 | 593 mi |
| Acapulco, Mexico | 52 | 16 | 643 mi |
| Mexico City, Mexico | 7,349 | 2,240 | 658 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Guatemala City?
Guatemala City, Guatemala is about 4,948 feet (1,508 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 Guatemala City because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 4,948 ft is about 24.94 inHg (845 hPa), 83% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 83% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Guatemala City.
At what temperature does water boil in Guatemala City?
About 203 °F (94.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.