Elevation
Sierra Vista elevation and altitude
Sierra Vista, Arizona is 4,633 feet (1,412 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 4,633 feet means in Sierra Vista
Among the 689 cities on this site, Sierra Vista is higher than most. At 4,633 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 Sierra Vista a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 25.24 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 Sierra Vista.
Cooking. Water boils at about 203 °F (95.2 °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 Sierra Vista
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | 2,490 | 759 | 59 mi |
| Chandler, AZ | 1,214 | 370 | 151 mi |
| Gilbert, AZ | 1,237 | 377 | 151 mi |
| Mesa, AZ | 1,240 | 378 | 157 mi |
| Tempe, AZ | 1,181 | 360 | 159 mi |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 1,257 | 383 | 164 mi |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,086 | 331 | 167 mi |
| Hermosillo, Mexico | 663 | 202 | 175 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Sierra Vista?
Sierra Vista, Arizona is about 4,633 feet (1,412 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 Sierra Vista because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 4,633 ft is about 25.24 inHg (855 hPa), 84% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 84% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Sierra Vista.
At what temperature does water boil in Sierra Vista?
About 203 °F (95.2 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.