Elevation
Jasper elevation and altitude
Jasper, Canada is 3,484 feet (1,062 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 3,484 feet means in Jasper
Among the 689 cities on this site, Jasper is higher than most. At 3,484 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 Jasper a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 26.34 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 206 °F (96.4 °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 Jasper
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banff, Canada | 4,554 | 1,388 | 159 mi |
| Edmonton, Canada | 2,192 | 668 | 196 mi |
| Calgary, Canada | 3,438 | 1,048 | 212 mi |
| Whistler, Canada | 2,208 | 673 | 283 mi |
| Vancouver, Canada | 230 | 70 | 333 mi |
| Bellingham, WA | 69 | 21 | 344 mi |
| Spokane, WA | 1,873 | 571 | 362 mi |
| Kalispell, MT | 2,956 | 901 | 363 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Jasper?
Jasper, Canada is about 3,484 feet (1,062 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 Jasper because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 3,484 ft is about 26.34 inHg (892 hPa), 88% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 88% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Jasper?
About 206 °F (96.4 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.