Elevation
Scottsbluff elevation and altitude
Scottsbluff, Nebraska is 3,891 feet (1,186 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 3,891 feet means in Scottsbluff
Among the 689 cities on this site, Scottsbluff is higher than most. At 3,891 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 Scottsbluff a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 25.95 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 Scottsbluff.
Cooking. Water boils at about 205 °F (96.0 °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 Scottsbluff
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WY | 6,089 | 1,856 | 78 mi |
| Laramie, WY | 7,165 | 2,184 | 107 mi |
| Fort Collins, CO | 5,003 | 1,525 | 115 mi |
| Custer, SD | 5,315 | 1,620 | 131 mi |
| Estes Park, CO | 7,546 | 2,300 | 141 mi |
| Casper, WY | 5,118 | 1,560 | 152 mi |
| Boulder, CO | 5,328 | 1,624 | 153 mi |
| Rapid City, SD | 3,241 | 988 | 155 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Scottsbluff?
Scottsbluff, Nebraska is about 3,891 feet (1,186 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 Scottsbluff because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 3,891 ft is about 25.95 inHg (879 hPa), 87% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 87% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Scottsbluff.
At what temperature does water boil in Scottsbluff?
About 205 °F (96.0 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.