Elevation
Roswell elevation and altitude
Roswell, New Mexico is 3,576 feet (1,090 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 3,576 feet means in Roswell
Among the 689 cities on this site, Roswell is higher than most. At 3,576 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 Roswell a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 26.25 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 Roswell.
Cooking. Water boils at about 205 °F (96.3 °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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Roswell
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruidoso, NM | 6,729 | 2,051 | 66 mi |
| Cloudcroft, NM | 8,668 | 2,642 | 77 mi |
| Las Cruces, NM | 3,907 | 1,191 | 151 mi |
| Lubbock, TX | 3,202 | 976 | 154 mi |
| El Paso, TX | 3,717 | 1,133 | 161 mi |
| Albuquerque, NM | 4,957 | 1,511 | 169 mi |
| Midland, TX | 2,782 | 848 | 172 mi |
| Santa Fe, NM | 6,995 | 2,132 | 178 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Roswell?
Roswell, New Mexico is about 3,576 feet (1,090 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 Roswell because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 3,576 ft is about 26.25 inHg (889 hPa), 88% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 88% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Roswell.
At what temperature does water boil in Roswell?
About 205 °F (96.3 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.