Elevation
Sedona elevation
Sedona, Arizona is 4,350 feet (1,326 meters) above sea level.
What 4,350 feet means in Sedona
Among the 200 cities on this site, Sedona is higher than most. At 4,350 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 Sedona a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 25.51 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 204 °F (95.5 °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 Sedona
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | 6,903 | 2,104 | 24 mi |
| Prescott, AZ | 5,374 | 1,638 | 46 mi |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 1,257 | 383 | 94 mi |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,086 | 331 | 100 mi |
| Tucson, AZ | 2,490 | 759 | 189 mi |
| Las Vegas, NV | 2,001 | 610 | 210 mi |
| Durango, CO | 6,532 | 1,991 | 273 mi |
| Palm Springs, CA | 479 | 146 | 282 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Sedona?
Sedona, Arizona is about 4,350 feet (1,326 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 Sedona because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 4,350 ft is about 25.51 inHg (864 hPa), 85% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 85% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Sedona?
About 204 °F (95.5 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.