Elevation
San Luis Potosi elevation and altitude
San Luis Potosi, Mexico is 6,188 feet (1,886 meters) above sea level — more than a mile high. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 6,188 feet means in San Luis Potosi
Among the 689 cities on this site, San Luis Potosi is one of the highest. At 6,188 ft the air holds noticeably less oxygen per breath than at the coast. Most people adapt within a few days; exercise feels harder at first.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In San Luis Potosi a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 23.81 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 Luis Potosi.
Cooking. Water boils at about 200 °F (93.6 °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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near San Luis Potosi
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon, Mexico | 5,915 | 1,803 | 85 mi |
| Queretaro, Mexico | 5,991 | 1,826 | 114 mi |
| Guadalajara, Mexico | 5,072 | 1,546 | 184 mi |
| Altamira, Mexico | 49 | 15 | 195 mi |
| Tampico, Mexico | 89 | 27 | 198 mi |
| Ciudad Madero, Mexico | 39 | 12 | 201 mi |
| Toluca, Mexico | 8,763 | 2,671 | 216 mi |
| Mexico City, Mexico | 7,349 | 2,240 | 223 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of San Luis Potosi?
San Luis Potosi, Mexico is about 6,188 feet (1,886 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 Luis Potosi because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 6,188 ft is about 23.81 inHg (806 hPa), 80% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 80% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in San Luis Potosi.
At what temperature does water boil in San Luis Potosi?
About 200 °F (93.6 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.