Elevation
Provo elevation
Provo, Utah is 4,551 feet (1,387 meters) above sea level.
What 4,551 feet means in Provo
Among the 200 cities on this site, Provo is higher than most. At 4,551 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 Provo a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 25.32 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 Provo.
Cooking. Water boils at about 204 °F (95.3 °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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Provo
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park City, UT | 7,024 | 2,141 | 30 mi |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 4,262 | 1,299 | 38 mi |
| Ogden, UT | 4,301 | 1,311 | 70 mi |
| Jackson, WY | 6,237 | 1,901 | 229 mi |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 6,732 | 2,052 | 255 mi |
| Telluride, CO | 8,793 | 2,680 | 260 mi |
| Aspen, CO | 7,890 | 2,405 | 267 mi |
| Vail, CO | 8,189 | 2,496 | 283 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Provo?
Provo, Utah is about 4,551 feet (1,387 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 Provo because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 4,551 ft is about 25.32 inHg (857 hPa), 85% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 85% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Provo.
At what temperature does water boil in Provo?
About 204 °F (95.3 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.