Elevation
Seattle elevation
Seattle, Washington is 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level.
What 184 feet means in Seattle
Among the 200 cities on this site, Seattle is around the middle. At 184 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 Seattle a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.72 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 Seattle.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (99.8 °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 Seattle
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver, Canada | 230 | 70 | 119 mi |
| Portland, OR | 39 | 12 | 145 mi |
| Spokane, WA | 1,873 | 571 | 228 mi |
| Eugene, OR | 430 | 131 | 248 mi |
| Missoula, MT | 3,209 | 978 | 394 mi |
| Boise, ID | 2,700 | 823 | 405 mi |
| Calgary, Canada | 3,438 | 1,048 | 441 mi |
| Bozeman, MT | 4,816 | 1,468 | 552 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Seattle?
Seattle, Washington is about 184 feet (56 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 Seattle because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 184 ft is about 29.72 inHg (1007 hPa), 99% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 99% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Seattle.
At what temperature does water boil in Seattle?
About 212 °F (99.8 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.