Elevation
Highest point in Arizona
The highest point in Arizona is Humphreys Peak, at 12,637 feet (3,852 meters) above sea level. It ranks 12th among the 50 state high points.
From Colorado River at Mexico border to Humphreys Peak
Arizona spans about 12,567 ft from its lowest point to its highest. A barometer carried from one to the other would fall by about 11.29 inHg, purely because there is less air overhead. Water that boils at 212 °F at the bottom boils at about 188 °F on top.
Live barometric pressure across Arizona · How pressure changes with altitude
Elevation of cities in Arizona
| City | Feet | Meters |
|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | 6,903 | 2,104 |
| Grand Canyon Village, AZ | 6,726 | 2,050 |
| Prescott, AZ | 5,374 | 1,638 |
| Payson, AZ | 4,921 | 1,500 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | 4,633 | 1,412 |
| Sedona, AZ | 4,350 | 1,326 |
| Kingman, AZ | 3,350 | 1,021 |
| Tucson, AZ | 2,490 | 759 |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 1,257 | 383 |
| Mesa, AZ | 1,240 | 378 |
| Gilbert, AZ | 1,237 | 377 |
| Chandler, AZ | 1,214 | 370 |
| Tempe, AZ | 1,181 | 360 |
| Glendale, AZ | 1,152 | 351 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,086 | 331 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 738 | 225 |
| Yuma, AZ | 141 | 43 |
High points of nearby states
Elevations from Wikipedia’s list of US states by elevation (USGS and NGS data, CC BY-SA).
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest elevation in Arizona?
The highest point in Arizona is Humphreys Peak, at 12,637 feet (3,852 meters) above sea level. That makes it the 12th highest state high point of the 50.
What is the lowest point in Arizona?
The lowest point is Colorado River at Mexico border, at 70 ft.
What is the average elevation of Arizona?
The mean elevation of Arizona is about 4,101 feet (1,250 meters).
What is the air pressure at the top of Humphreys Peak?
On a standard day about 18.56 inHg (628 hPa), 62% of sea-level pressure. Water boils there at about 188 °F (87 °C).