Elevation
Phoenix elevation
Phoenix, Arizona is 1,086 feet (331 meters) above sea level.
What 1,086 feet means in Phoenix
Among the 200 cities on this site, Phoenix is higher than most. At 1,086 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 Phoenix a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.77 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 Phoenix.
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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Phoenix
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale, AZ | 1,257 | 383 | 11 mi |
| Prescott, AZ | 5,374 | 1,638 | 79 mi |
| Sedona, AZ | 4,350 | 1,326 | 100 mi |
| Tucson, AZ | 2,490 | 759 | 108 mi |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 6,903 | 2,104 | 123 mi |
| Las Vegas, NV | 2,001 | 610 | 256 mi |
| Palm Springs, CA | 479 | 146 | 259 mi |
| Big Bear Lake, CA | 6,752 | 2,058 | 283 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Phoenix?
Phoenix, Arizona is about 1,086 feet (331 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 Phoenix because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,086 ft is about 28.77 inHg (974 hPa), 96% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 96% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Phoenix.
At what temperature does water boil in Phoenix?
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.