Elevation
Leon elevation and altitude
Leon, Mexico is 5,915 feet (1,803 meters) above sea level — more than a mile high. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 5,915 feet means in Leon
Among the 689 cities on this site, Leon is one of the highest. At 5,915 ft the air holds noticeably less oxygen per breath than at the coast. Most people adapt within a few days; exercise feels harder at first.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Leon a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 24.05 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 Leon.
Cooking. Water boils at about 201 °F (93.9 °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 Leon
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Potosi, Mexico | 6,188 | 1,886 | 85 mi |
| Queretaro, Mexico | 5,991 | 1,826 | 91 mi |
| Guadalajara, Mexico | 5,072 | 1,546 | 112 mi |
| Toluca, Mexico | 8,763 | 2,671 | 183 mi |
| Mexico City, Mexico | 7,349 | 2,240 | 203 mi |
| Altamira, Mexico | 49 | 15 | 256 mi |
| Tampico, Mexico | 89 | 27 | 257 mi |
| Ciudad Madero, Mexico | 39 | 12 | 259 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Leon?
Leon, Mexico is about 5,915 feet (1,803 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 Leon because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 5,915 ft is about 24.05 inHg (815 hPa), 80% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 80% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Leon.
At what temperature does water boil in Leon?
About 201 °F (93.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.