Elevation
Montreal elevation
Montreal, Canada is 709 feet (216 meters) above sea level.
What 709 feet means in Montreal
Among the 200 cities on this site, Montreal is around the middle. At 709 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 Montreal a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.16 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 Montreal.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.3 °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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Montreal
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | 200 | 61 | 74 mi |
| Ottawa, Canada | 233 | 71 | 103 mi |
| Albany, NY | 148 | 45 | 198 mi |
| Portland, ME | 62 | 19 | 208 mi |
| Syracuse, NY | 397 | 121 | 212 mi |
| Boston, MA | 46 | 14 | 251 mi |
| Rochester, NY | 505 | 154 | 257 mi |
| Hartford, CT | 59 | 18 | 263 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Montreal?
Montreal, Canada is about 709 feet (216 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 Montreal because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 709 ft is about 29.16 inHg (988 hPa), 97% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 97% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Montreal.
At what temperature does water boil in Montreal?
About 211 °F (99.3 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.