Elevation
Monterrey elevation and altitude
Monterrey, Mexico is 1,837 feet (560 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 1,837 feet means in Monterrey
Among the 689 cities on this site, Monterrey is higher than most. At 1,837 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 Monterrey a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 27.99 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 Monterrey.
Cooking. Water boils at about 209 °F (98.1 °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 Monterrey
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen, TX | 121 | 37 | 135 mi |
| Laredo, TX | 413 | 126 | 135 mi |
| Brownsville, TX | 33 | 10 | 176 mi |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 7 | 2 | 232 mi |
| San Luis Potosi, Mexico | 6,188 | 1,886 | 248 mi |
| Altamira, Mexico | 49 | 15 | 273 mi |
| Tampico, Mexico | 89 | 27 | 281 mi |
| San Antonio, TX | 650 | 198 | 282 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Monterrey?
Monterrey, Mexico is about 1,837 feet (560 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 Monterrey because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,837 ft is about 27.99 inHg (948 hPa), 94% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 94% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Monterrey.
At what temperature does water boil in Monterrey?
About 209 °F (98.1 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.