Elevation
New York elevation
New York, New York is 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level.
What 33 feet means in New York
Among the 200 cities on this site, New York is one of the lowest. At 33 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 New York a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.89 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 New York.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (100.0 °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 New York
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 39 | 12 | 81 mi |
| Hartford, CT | 59 | 18 | 100 mi |
| Albany, NY | 148 | 45 | 135 mi |
| Harrisburg, PA | 331 | 101 | 154 mi |
| Providence, RI | 7 | 2 | 155 mi |
| Baltimore, MD | 33 | 10 | 169 mi |
| Boston, MA | 46 | 14 | 190 mi |
| Syracuse, NY | 397 | 121 | 195 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of New York?
New York, New York is about 33 feet (10 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 New York because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 33 ft is about 29.89 inHg (1012 hPa), 100% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 100% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in New York.
At what temperature does water boil in New York?
About 212 °F (100.0 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.