Elevation
Moab elevation and altitude
Moab, Utah is 4,026 feet (1,227 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 4,026 feet means in Moab
Among the 689 cities on this site, Moab is higher than most. At 4,026 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 Moab a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 25.82 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 205 °F (95.8 °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 Moab
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction, CO | 4,593 | 1,400 | 64 mi |
| Montrose, CO | 5,807 | 1,770 | 91 mi |
| Telluride, CO | 8,793 | 2,680 | 104 mi |
| Durango, CO | 6,532 | 1,991 | 128 mi |
| Crested Butte, CO | 8,924 | 2,720 | 140 mi |
| Gunnison, CO | 7,703 | 2,348 | 142 mi |
| Farmington, NM | 5,299 | 1,615 | 147 mi |
| Snowmass Village, CO | 8,209 | 2,502 | 147 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Moab?
Moab, Utah is about 4,026 feet (1,227 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 Moab because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 4,026 ft is about 25.82 inHg (874 hPa), 86% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 86% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Moab?
About 205 °F (95.8 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.