Elevation
Reno elevation
Reno, Nevada is 4,505 feet (1,373 meters) above sea level.
What 4,505 feet means in Reno
Among the 200 cities on this site, Reno is higher than most. At 4,505 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 Reno a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 25.36 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 Reno.
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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Reno
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lake Tahoe, CA | 6,237 | 1,901 | 42 mi |
| Sacramento, CA | 30 | 9 | 111 mi |
| Mammoth Lakes, CA | 7,881 | 2,402 | 138 mi |
| Oakland, CA | 43 | 13 | 178 mi |
| San Francisco, CA | 52 | 16 | 186 mi |
| San Jose, CA | 85 | 26 | 189 mi |
| Fresno, CA | 308 | 94 | 192 mi |
| Bakersfield, CA | 404 | 123 | 291 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Reno?
Reno, Nevada is about 4,505 feet (1,373 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 Reno because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 4,505 ft is about 25.36 inHg (859 hPa), 85% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 85% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Reno.
At what temperature does water boil in Reno?
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.