Elevation
Mammoth Lakes elevation
Mammoth Lakes, California is 7,881 feet (2,402 meters) above sea level — more than a mile high.
What 7,881 feet means in Mammoth Lakes
Among the 200 cities on this site, Mammoth Lakes is one of the highest. At 7,881 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 Mammoth Lakes a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 22.33 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 197 °F (91.8 °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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Mammoth Lakes
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | 308 | 94 | 76 mi |
| South Lake Tahoe, CA | 6,237 | 1,901 | 104 mi |
| Reno, NV | 4,505 | 1,373 | 138 mi |
| Sacramento, CA | 30 | 9 | 152 mi |
| Bakersfield, CA | 404 | 123 | 157 mi |
| San Jose, CA | 85 | 26 | 162 mi |
| Oakland, CA | 43 | 13 | 181 mi |
| San Francisco, CA | 52 | 16 | 189 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Mammoth Lakes?
Mammoth Lakes, California is about 7,881 feet (2,402 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 Mammoth Lakes because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 7,881 ft is about 22.33 inHg (756 hPa), 75% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 75% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Mammoth Lakes?
About 197 °F (91.8 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.