Elevation
Spokane elevation
Spokane, Washington is 1,873 feet (571 meters) above sea level.
What 1,873 feet means in Spokane
Among the 200 cities on this site, Spokane is higher than most. At 1,873 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 Spokane a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 27.95 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 Spokane.
Cooking. Water boils at about 209 °F (98.1 °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 Spokane
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula, MT | 3,209 | 978 | 170 mi |
| Seattle, WA | 184 | 56 | 228 mi |
| Calgary, Canada | 3,438 | 1,048 | 278 mi |
| Vancouver, Canada | 230 | 70 | 283 mi |
| Boise, ID | 2,700 | 823 | 286 mi |
| Portland, OR | 39 | 12 | 290 mi |
| Bozeman, MT | 4,816 | 1,468 | 332 mi |
| Eugene, OR | 430 | 131 | 369 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Spokane?
Spokane, Washington is about 1,873 feet (571 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 Spokane because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,873 ft is about 27.95 inHg (947 hPa), 93% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 93% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Spokane.
At what temperature does water boil in Spokane?
About 209 °F (98.1 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.