Elevation
Salt Lake City elevation
Salt Lake City, Utah is 4,262 feet (1,299 meters) above sea level.
What 4,262 feet means in Salt Lake City
Among the 200 cities on this site, Salt Lake City is higher than most. At 4,262 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 Salt Lake City a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 25.59 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 Salt Lake City.
Cooking. Water boils at about 204 °F (95.6 °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 Salt Lake City
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park City, UT | 7,024 | 2,141 | 22 mi |
| Ogden, UT | 4,301 | 1,311 | 32 mi |
| Provo, UT | 4,551 | 1,387 | 38 mi |
| Jackson, WY | 6,237 | 1,901 | 197 mi |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 6,732 | 2,052 | 266 mi |
| Aspen, CO | 7,890 | 2,405 | 290 mi |
| Telluride, CO | 8,793 | 2,680 | 292 mi |
| Boise, ID | 2,700 | 823 | 296 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City, Utah is about 4,262 feet (1,299 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 Salt Lake City because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 4,262 ft is about 25.59 inHg (867 hPa), 86% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 86% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Salt Lake City.
At what temperature does water boil in Salt Lake City?
About 204 °F (95.6 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.