Elevation
Medford elevation and altitude
Medford, Oregon is 1,381 feet (421 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 1,381 feet means in Medford
Among the 689 cities on this site, Medford is higher than most. At 1,381 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 Medford a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.46 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 Medford.
Cooking. Water boils at about 209 °F (98.6 °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 Medford
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klamath Falls, OR | 4,108 | 1,252 | 56 mi |
| Mount Shasta, CA | 3,606 | 1,099 | 76 mi |
| Eugene, OR | 430 | 131 | 120 mi |
| Redding, CA | 564 | 172 | 123 mi |
| Bend, OR | 3,629 | 1,106 | 143 mi |
| Salem, OR | 161 | 49 | 181 mi |
| Portland, OR | 39 | 12 | 221 mi |
| Truckee, CA | 5,817 | 1,773 | 250 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Medford?
Medford, Oregon is about 1,381 feet (421 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 Medford because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,381 ft is about 28.46 inHg (964 hPa), 95% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 95% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Medford.
At what temperature does water boil in Medford?
About 209 °F (98.6 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.