Elevation
Highest point in Colorado
The highest point in Colorado is Mount Elbert, at 14,440 feet (4,401 meters) above sea level. It ranks 3rd among the 50 state high points.
From Arikaree River at Kansas border to Mount Elbert
Colorado spans about 11,123 ft from its lowest point to its highest. A barometer carried from one to the other would fall by about 9.23 inHg, purely because there is less air overhead. Water that boils at 206 °F at the bottom boils at about 185 °F on top.
Live barometric pressure across Colorado · How pressure changes with altitude
Elevation of cities in Colorado
| City | Feet | Meters |
|---|---|---|
| Leadville, CO | 10,161 | 3,097 |
| Breckenridge, CO | 9,728 | 2,965 |
| Keystone, CO | 9,173 | 2,796 |
| Frisco, CO | 9,075 | 2,766 |
| Winter Park, CO | 9,052 | 2,759 |
| Crested Butte, CO | 8,924 | 2,720 |
| Telluride, CO | 8,793 | 2,680 |
| Silverthorne, CO | 8,757 | 2,669 |
| Snowmass Village, CO | 8,209 | 2,502 |
| Vail, CO | 8,189 | 2,496 |
| Aspen, CO | 7,890 | 2,405 |
| Gunnison, CO | 7,703 | 2,348 |
| Estes Park, CO | 7,546 | 2,300 |
| Alamosa, CO | 7,543 | 2,299 |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 6,732 | 2,052 |
| Durango, CO | 6,532 | 1,991 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 6,010 | 1,832 |
| Montrose, CO | 5,807 | 1,770 |
| Aurora, CO | 5,407 | 1,648 |
| Boulder, CO | 5,328 | 1,624 |
| Denver, CO | 5,279 | 1,609 |
| Fort Collins, CO | 5,003 | 1,525 |
| Pueblo, CO | 4,692 | 1,430 |
| Grand Junction, CO | 4,593 | 1,400 |
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 Colorado?
The highest point in Colorado is Mount Elbert, at 14,440 feet (4,401 meters) above sea level. That makes it the 3rd highest state high point of the 50.
What is the lowest point in Colorado?
The lowest point is Arikaree River at Kansas border, at 3,317 ft.
What is the average elevation of Colorado?
The mean elevation of Colorado is about 6,801 feet (2,073 meters).
What is the air pressure at the top of Mount Elbert?
On a standard day about 17.27 inHg (585 hPa), 58% of sea-level pressure. Water boils there at about 185 °F (85 °C).