Elevation
McCall elevation and altitude
McCall, Idaho is 5,013 feet (1,528 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 5,013 feet means in McCall
Among the 689 cities on this site, McCall is higher than most. At 5,013 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 McCall a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 24.88 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 203 °F (94.8 °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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near McCall
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 2,700 | 823 | 90 mi |
| Lewiston, ID | 745 | 227 | 113 mi |
| Sun Valley, ID | 5,945 | 1,812 | 120 mi |
| Ketchum, ID | 5,853 | 1,784 | 121 mi |
| Walla Walla, WA | 942 | 287 | 135 mi |
| Pendleton, OR | 1,066 | 325 | 141 mi |
| Missoula, MT | 3,209 | 978 | 169 mi |
| Pasco, WA | 387 | 118 | 172 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of McCall?
McCall, Idaho is about 5,013 feet (1,528 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 McCall because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 5,013 ft is about 24.88 inHg (843 hPa), 83% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 83% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in McCall?
About 203 °F (94.8 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.