Elevation
Scranton elevation and altitude
Scranton, Pennsylvania is 755 feet (230 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 755 feet means in Scranton
Among the 689 cities on this site, Scranton is higher than most. At 755 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 Scranton a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.11 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 Scranton.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.2 °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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Scranton
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NY | 866 | 264 | 49 mi |
| Allentown, PA | 338 | 103 | 56 mi |
| Ithaca, NY | 410 | 125 | 83 mi |
| Newark, New Jersey | 30 | 9 | 91 mi |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 203 | 62 | 92 mi |
| Jersey City, New Jersey | 30 | 9 | 95 mi |
| Trenton, New Jersey | 56 | 17 | 95 mi |
| New York, NY | 33 | 10 | 99 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Scranton?
Scranton, Pennsylvania is about 755 feet (230 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 Scranton because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 755 ft is about 29.11 inHg (986 hPa), 97% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 97% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Scranton.
At what temperature does water boil in Scranton?
About 211 °F (99.2 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.