Elevation
Scottsdale elevation
Scottsdale, Arizona is 1,257 feet (383 meters) above sea level.
What 1,257 feet means in Scottsdale
Among the 200 cities on this site, Scottsdale is higher than most. At 1,257 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 Scottsdale a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.59 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 Scottsdale.
Cooking. Water boils at about 210 °F (98.7 °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 Scottsdale
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,086 | 331 | 11 mi |
| Prescott, AZ | 5,374 | 1,638 | 78 mi |
| Sedona, AZ | 4,350 | 1,326 | 94 mi |
| Tucson, AZ | 2,490 | 759 | 105 mi |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 6,903 | 2,104 | 118 mi |
| Las Vegas, NV | 2,001 | 610 | 260 mi |
| Palm Springs, CA | 479 | 146 | 268 mi |
| Big Bear Lake, CA | 6,752 | 2,058 | 292 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Scottsdale?
Scottsdale, Arizona is about 1,257 feet (383 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 Scottsdale because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,257 ft is about 28.59 inHg (968 hPa), 96% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 96% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Scottsdale.
At what temperature does water boil in Scottsdale?
About 210 °F (98.7 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.