Elevation
Mazatlan elevation and altitude
Mazatlan, Mexico is 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 3 feet means in Mazatlan
Among the 689 cities on this site, Mazatlan is one of the lowest. At 3 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 Mazatlan a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.92 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 Mazatlan.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (100.0 °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 Mazatlan
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culiacan, Mexico | 154 | 47 | 125 mi |
| Guadalajara, Mexico | 5,072 | 1,546 | 264 mi |
| Leon, Mexico | 5,915 | 1,803 | 336 mi |
| San Luis Potosi, Mexico | 6,188 | 1,886 | 355 mi |
| Chihuahua, Mexico | 4,715 | 1,437 | 375 mi |
| Monterrey, Mexico | 1,837 | 560 | 420 mi |
| Queretaro, Mexico | 5,991 | 1,826 | 427 mi |
| Hermosillo, Mexico | 663 | 202 | 494 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Mazatlan?
Mazatlan, Mexico is about 3 feet (1 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 Mazatlan because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 3 ft is about 29.92 inHg (1013 hPa), 100% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 100% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Mazatlan.
At what temperature does water boil in Mazatlan?
About 212 °F (100.0 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.