Elevation
San Jose elevation
San Jose, California is 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level.
What 85 feet means in San Jose
Among the 200 cities on this site, San Jose is one of the lowest. At 85 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 Jose a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.83 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 Jose.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (99.9 °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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near San Jose
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland, CA | 43 | 13 | 38 mi |
| San Francisco, CA | 52 | 16 | 42 mi |
| Sacramento, CA | 30 | 9 | 89 mi |
| Fresno, CA | 308 | 94 | 124 mi |
| South Lake Tahoe, CA | 6,237 | 1,901 | 151 mi |
| Mammoth Lakes, CA | 7,881 | 2,402 | 162 mi |
| Reno, NV | 4,505 | 1,373 | 189 mi |
| Bakersfield, CA | 404 | 123 | 210 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of San Jose?
San Jose, California is about 85 feet (26 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 Jose because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 85 ft is about 29.83 inHg (1010 hPa), 100% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 100% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in San Jose.
At what temperature does water boil in San Jose?
About 212 °F (99.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.