Elevation
Rochester elevation
Rochester, New York is 505 feet (154 meters) above sea level.
What 505 feet means in Rochester
Among the 200 cities on this site, Rochester is around the middle. At 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 Rochester a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.38 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 Rochester.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.5 °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 Rochester
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, NY | 600 | 183 | 66 mi |
| Syracuse, NY | 397 | 121 | 74 mi |
| Toronto, Canada | 528 | 161 | 97 mi |
| Ottawa, Canada | 233 | 71 | 183 mi |
| Albany, NY | 148 | 45 | 198 mi |
| Harrisburg, PA | 331 | 101 | 203 mi |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 764 | 233 | 224 mi |
| Cleveland, OH | 653 | 199 | 238 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Rochester?
Rochester, New York is about 505 feet (154 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 Rochester because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 505 ft is about 29.38 inHg (995 hPa), 98% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 98% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Rochester.
At what temperature does water boil in Rochester?
About 211 °F (99.5 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.