Elevation
St. George elevation and altitude
St. George, Utah is 2,700 feet (823 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 2,700 feet means in St. George
Among the 689 cities on this site, St. George is higher than most. At 2,700 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 St. George a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 27.11 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 St. George.
Cooking. Water boils at about 207 °F (97.2 °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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near St. George
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale, UT | 3,898 | 1,188 | 33 mi |
| Henderson, NV | 1,867 | 569 | 107 mi |
| Las Vegas, NV | 2,001 | 610 | 107 mi |
| Grand Canyon Village, AZ | 6,726 | 2,050 | 108 mi |
| Kingman, AZ | 3,350 | 1,021 | 135 mi |
| Ely, NV | 6,437 | 1,962 | 164 mi |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 6,903 | 2,104 | 170 mi |
| Sedona, AZ | 4,350 | 1,326 | 185 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of St. George?
St. George, Utah is about 2,700 feet (823 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 St. George because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 2,700 ft is about 27.11 inHg (918 hPa), 91% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 91% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in St. George.
At what temperature does water boil in St. George?
About 207 °F (97.2 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.