Elevation
Harrisburg elevation
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 331 feet (101 meters) above sea level.
What 331 feet means in Harrisburg
Among the 200 cities on this site, Harrisburg is around the middle. At 331 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 Harrisburg a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.56 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 Harrisburg.
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 Harrisburg
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 33 | 10 | 69 mi |
| Philadelphia, PA | 39 | 12 | 94 mi |
| Washington, DC | 23 | 7 | 96 mi |
| New York, NY | 33 | 10 | 154 mi |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 764 | 233 | 164 mi |
| Richmond, VA | 210 | 64 | 190 mi |
| Syracuse, NY | 397 | 121 | 195 mi |
| Rochester, NY | 505 | 154 | 203 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Harrisburg?
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is about 331 feet (101 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 Harrisburg because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 331 ft is about 29.56 inHg (1001 hPa), 99% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 99% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Harrisburg.
At what temperature does water boil in Harrisburg?
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.