Elevation
Springdale elevation and altitude
Springdale, Utah is 3,898 feet (1,188 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 3,898 feet means in Springdale
Among the 689 cities on this site, Springdale is higher than most. At 3,898 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 Springdale a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 25.94 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 205 °F (96.0 °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 Springdale
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. George, UT | 2,700 | 823 | 33 mi |
| Grand Canyon Village, AZ | 6,726 | 2,050 | 92 mi |
| Henderson, NV | 1,867 | 569 | 136 mi |
| Las Vegas, NV | 2,001 | 610 | 138 mi |
| Kingman, AZ | 3,350 | 1,021 | 150 mi |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 6,903 | 2,104 | 157 mi |
| Sedona, AZ | 4,350 | 1,326 | 175 mi |
| Ely, NV | 6,437 | 1,962 | 175 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Springdale?
Springdale, Utah is about 3,898 feet (1,188 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 Springdale because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 3,898 ft is about 25.94 inHg (878 hPa), 87% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 87% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Springdale?
About 205 °F (96.0 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.