Elevation
State College elevation and altitude
State College, Pennsylvania is 1,165 feet (355 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 1,165 feet means in State College
Among the 689 cities on this site, State College is higher than most. At 1,165 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 State College a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.68 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 State College.
Cooking. Water boils at about 210 °F (98.8 °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 State College
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, PA | 331 | 101 | 63 mi |
| Hagerstown, MD | 538 | 164 | 80 mi |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 764 | 233 | 115 mi |
| Scranton, PA | 755 | 230 | 122 mi |
| Baltimore, MD | 33 | 10 | 123 mi |
| Allentown, PA | 338 | 103 | 125 mi |
| Ithaca, NY | 410 | 125 | 134 mi |
| Binghamton, NY | 866 | 264 | 135 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of State College?
State College, Pennsylvania is about 1,165 feet (355 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 State College because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,165 ft is about 28.68 inHg (971 hPa), 96% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 96% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in State College.
At what temperature does water boil in State College?
About 210 °F (98.8 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.