Elevation
Leadville elevation
Leadville, Colorado is 10,161 feet (3,097 meters) above sea level — more than a mile high.
What 10,161 feet means in Leadville
Among the 200 cities on this site, Leadville is one of the highest. At 10,161 ft the air is thin enough that most visitors notice it: stairs and hills feel harder for the first few days.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Leadville a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 20.45 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 193 °F (89.5 °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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Leadville
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge, CO | 9,728 | 2,965 | 21 mi |
| Vail, CO | 8,189 | 2,496 | 27 mi |
| Aspen, CO | 7,890 | 2,405 | 28 mi |
| Boulder, CO | 5,328 | 1,624 | 76 mi |
| Denver, CO | 5,279 | 1,609 | 77 mi |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 6,010 | 1,832 | 84 mi |
| Estes Park, CO | 7,546 | 2,300 | 88 mi |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 6,732 | 2,052 | 90 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Leadville?
Leadville, Colorado is about 10,161 feet (3,097 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 Leadville because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 10,161 ft is about 20.45 inHg (692 hPa), 68% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 68% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Leadville?
About 193 °F (89.5 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.