Elevation
Hartford elevation
Hartford, Connecticut is 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level.
What 59 feet means in Hartford
Among the 200 cities on this site, Hartford is one of the lowest. At 59 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 Hartford a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.86 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 Hartford.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (99.9 °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 Hartford
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI | 7 | 2 | 66 mi |
| Albany, NY | 148 | 45 | 82 mi |
| Boston, MA | 46 | 14 | 93 mi |
| New York, NY | 33 | 10 | 100 mi |
| Portland, ME | 62 | 19 | 180 mi |
| Philadelphia, PA | 39 | 12 | 180 mi |
| Burlington, VT | 200 | 61 | 189 mi |
| Syracuse, NY | 397 | 121 | 198 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Hartford?
Hartford, Connecticut is about 59 feet (18 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 Hartford because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 59 ft is about 29.86 inHg (1011 hPa), 100% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 100% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Hartford.
At what temperature does water boil in Hartford?
About 212 °F (99.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.