Elevation
San Bernardino elevation and altitude
San Bernardino, California is 1,053 feet (321 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 1,053 feet means in San Bernardino
Among the 689 cities on this site, San Bernardino is higher than most. At 1,053 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 San Bernardino a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.80 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 San Bernardino.
Cooking. Water boils at about 210 °F (98.9 °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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near San Bernardino
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside, CA | 827 | 252 | 12 mi |
| Big Bear Lake, CA | 6,752 | 2,058 | 24 mi |
| Anaheim, CA | 157 | 48 | 40 mi |
| Santa Ana, CA | 115 | 35 | 42 mi |
| Irvine, CA | 56 | 17 | 43 mi |
| Palm Springs, CA | 479 | 146 | 47 mi |
| Los Angeles, CA | 292 | 89 | 55 mi |
| Long Beach, CA | 30 | 9 | 57 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of San Bernardino?
San Bernardino, California is about 1,053 feet (321 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 San Bernardino because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,053 ft is about 28.80 inHg (975 hPa), 96% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 96% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in San Bernardino.
At what temperature does water boil in San Bernardino?
About 210 °F (98.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.