Elevation
Pittsburgh elevation
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 764 feet (233 meters) above sea level.
What 764 feet means in Pittsburgh
Among the 200 cities on this site, Pittsburgh is higher than most. At 764 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 Pittsburgh a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.10 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 Pittsburgh.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.2 °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 Pittsburgh
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | 653 | 199 | 115 mi |
| Columbus, OH | 771 | 235 | 162 mi |
| Harrisburg, PA | 331 | 101 | 164 mi |
| Charleston, WV | 597 | 182 | 169 mi |
| Buffalo, NY | 600 | 183 | 179 mi |
| Washington, DC | 23 | 7 | 190 mi |
| Baltimore, MD | 33 | 10 | 196 mi |
| Toledo, OH | 610 | 186 | 204 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is about 764 feet (233 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 Pittsburgh because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 764 ft is about 29.10 inHg (986 hPa), 97% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 97% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Pittsburgh.
At what temperature does water boil in Pittsburgh?
About 211 °F (99.2 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.