Elevation
Klamath Falls elevation and altitude
Klamath Falls, Oregon is 4,108 feet (1,252 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 4,108 feet means in Klamath Falls
Among the 689 cities on this site, Klamath Falls is higher than most. At 4,108 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 Klamath Falls a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 25.74 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 Klamath Falls.
Cooking. Water boils at about 204 °F (95.8 °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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Klamath Falls
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, OR | 1,381 | 421 | 56 mi |
| Mount Shasta, CA | 3,606 | 1,099 | 69 mi |
| Redding, CA | 564 | 172 | 118 mi |
| Bend, OR | 3,629 | 1,106 | 129 mi |
| Eugene, OR | 430 | 131 | 142 mi |
| Salem, OR | 161 | 49 | 198 mi |
| Reno, NV | 4,505 | 1,373 | 213 mi |
| Truckee, CA | 5,817 | 1,773 | 217 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Klamath Falls?
Klamath Falls, Oregon is about 4,108 feet (1,252 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 Klamath Falls because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 4,108 ft is about 25.74 inHg (872 hPa), 86% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 86% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Klamath Falls.
At what temperature does water boil in Klamath Falls?
About 204 °F (95.8 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.