Elevation
Pocatello elevation and altitude
Pocatello, Idaho is 4,462 feet (1,360 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 4,462 feet means in Pocatello
Among the 689 cities on this site, Pocatello is higher than most. At 4,462 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 Pocatello a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 25.40 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 Pocatello.
Cooking. Water boils at about 204 °F (95.4 °C) here, so boiled foods cook more slowly and baking recipes often need small high-altitude adjustments. 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 Pocatello
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 4,705 | 1,434 | 46 mi |
| Logan, UT | 4,534 | 1,382 | 84 mi |
| Jackson, WY | 6,237 | 1,901 | 95 mi |
| Twin Falls, ID | 3,734 | 1,138 | 105 mi |
| Ketchum, ID | 5,853 | 1,784 | 112 mi |
| Sun Valley, ID | 5,945 | 1,812 | 112 mi |
| Ogden, UT | 4,301 | 1,311 | 116 mi |
| West Yellowstone, MT | 6,663 | 2,031 | 141 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Pocatello?
Pocatello, Idaho is about 4,462 feet (1,360 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 Pocatello because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 4,462 ft is about 25.40 inHg (860 hPa), 85% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 85% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Pocatello.
At what temperature does water boil in Pocatello?
About 204 °F (95.4 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.