Elevation
Pendleton elevation and altitude
Pendleton, Oregon is 1,066 feet (325 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 1,066 feet means in Pendleton
Among the 689 cities on this site, Pendleton is higher than most. At 1,066 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 Pendleton a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.79 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 Pendleton.
Cooking. Water boils at about 210 °F (98.9 °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 Pendleton
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla, WA | 942 | 287 | 35 mi |
| Pasco, WA | 387 | 118 | 42 mi |
| Lewiston, ID | 745 | 227 | 99 mi |
| Yakima, WA | 1,070 | 326 | 104 mi |
| McCall, ID | 5,013 | 1,528 | 141 mi |
| Spokane, WA | 1,873 | 571 | 152 mi |
| Bend, OR | 3,629 | 1,106 | 167 mi |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 2,188 | 667 | 168 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Pendleton?
Pendleton, Oregon is about 1,066 feet (325 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 Pendleton because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,066 ft is about 28.79 inHg (975 hPa), 96% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 96% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Pendleton.
At what temperature does water boil in Pendleton?
About 210 °F (98.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.