Elevation
Lake Havasu City elevation and altitude
Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 738 feet (225 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 738 feet means in Lake Havasu City
Among the 689 cities on this site, Lake Havasu City is higher than most. At 738 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 Lake Havasu City a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.13 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 Lake Havasu City.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.2 °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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Lake Havasu City
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingman, AZ | 3,350 | 1,021 | 51 mi |
| Prescott, AZ | 5,374 | 1,638 | 106 mi |
| Henderson, NV | 1,867 | 569 | 114 mi |
| Yuma, AZ | 141 | 43 | 123 mi |
| Las Vegas, NV | 2,001 | 610 | 126 mi |
| Palm Springs, CA | 479 | 146 | 135 mi |
| Glendale, AZ | 1,152 | 351 | 139 mi |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,086 | 331 | 147 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Lake Havasu City?
Lake Havasu City, Arizona is about 738 feet (225 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 Lake Havasu City because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 738 ft is about 29.13 inHg (987 hPa), 97% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 97% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Lake Havasu City.
At what temperature does water boil in Lake Havasu City?
About 211 °F (99.2 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.