Elevation
Santa Fe elevation
Santa Fe, New Mexico is 6,995 feet (2,132 meters) above sea level — more than a mile high.
What 6,995 feet means in Santa Fe
Among the 200 cities on this site, Santa Fe is one of the highest. At 6,995 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 Santa Fe a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 23.09 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 Santa Fe.
Cooking. Water boils at about 199 °F (92.8 °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 Santa Fe
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taos, NM | 6,969 | 2,124 | 54 mi |
| Albuquerque, NM | 4,957 | 1,511 | 58 mi |
| Durango, CO | 6,532 | 1,991 | 154 mi |
| Telluride, CO | 8,793 | 2,680 | 187 mi |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 6,010 | 1,832 | 226 mi |
| Amarillo, TX | 3,668 | 1,118 | 233 mi |
| Aspen, CO | 7,890 | 2,405 | 247 mi |
| Leadville, CO | 10,161 | 3,097 | 247 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Santa Fe?
Santa Fe, New Mexico is about 6,995 feet (2,132 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 Santa Fe because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 6,995 ft is about 23.09 inHg (782 hPa), 77% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 77% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Santa Fe.
At what temperature does water boil in Santa Fe?
About 199 °F (92.8 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.