Elevation
Mexico City elevation
Mexico City, Mexico is 7,349 feet (2,240 meters) above sea level — more than a mile high.
What 7,349 feet means in Mexico City
Among the 200 cities on this site, Mexico City is one of the highest. At 7,349 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 Mexico City a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 22.78 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 Mexico City.
Cooking. Water boils at about 198 °F (92.4 °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 Mexico City
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalajara, Mexico | 5,072 | 1,546 | 287 mi |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 7 | 2 | 589 mi |
| San Antonio, TX | 650 | 198 | 692 mi |
| Houston, TX | 39 | 12 | 752 mi |
| Austin, TX | 489 | 149 | 754 mi |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 46 | 14 | 909 mi |
| New Orleans, LA | 0 | 0 | 922 mi |
| Fort Worth, TX | 653 | 199 | 926 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Mexico City?
Mexico City, Mexico is about 7,349 feet (2,240 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 Mexico City because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 7,349 ft is about 22.78 inHg (772 hPa), 76% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 76% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Mexico City.
At what temperature does water boil in Mexico City?
About 198 °F (92.4 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.