Elevation
Sacramento elevation
Sacramento, California is 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level.
What 30 feet means in Sacramento
Among the 200 cities on this site, Sacramento is one of the lowest. At 30 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 Sacramento a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.89 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 Sacramento.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (100.0 °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 Sacramento
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland, CA | 43 | 13 | 68 mi |
| San Francisco, CA | 52 | 16 | 75 mi |
| South Lake Tahoe, CA | 6,237 | 1,901 | 85 mi |
| San Jose, CA | 85 | 26 | 89 mi |
| Reno, NV | 4,505 | 1,373 | 111 mi |
| Mammoth Lakes, CA | 7,881 | 2,402 | 152 mi |
| Fresno, CA | 308 | 94 | 158 mi |
| Bakersfield, CA | 404 | 123 | 260 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Sacramento?
Sacramento, California is about 30 feet (9 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 Sacramento because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 30 ft is about 29.89 inHg (1012 hPa), 100% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 100% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Sacramento.
At what temperature does water boil in Sacramento?
About 212 °F (100.0 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.