Elevation
Highest point in New Mexico
The highest point in New Mexico is Wheeler Peak, at 13,167 feet (4,013 meters) above sea level. It ranks 8th among the 50 state high points.
From Red Bluff Reservoir on Texas border to Wheeler Peak
New Mexico spans about 10,325 ft from its lowest point to its highest. A barometer carried from one to the other would fall by about 8.80 inHg, purely because there is less air overhead. Water that boils at 207 °F at the bottom boils at about 187 °F on top.
Live barometric pressure across New Mexico · How pressure changes with altitude
Elevation of cities in New Mexico
| City | Feet | Meters |
|---|---|---|
| Cloudcroft, NM | 8,668 | 2,642 |
| Santa Fe, NM | 6,995 | 2,132 |
| Taos, NM | 6,969 | 2,124 |
| Ruidoso, NM | 6,729 | 2,051 |
| Farmington, NM | 5,299 | 1,615 |
| Albuquerque, NM | 4,957 | 1,511 |
| Las Cruces, NM | 3,907 | 1,191 |
| Roswell, NM | 3,576 | 1,090 |
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 New Mexico?
The highest point in New Mexico is Wheeler Peak, at 13,167 feet (4,013 meters) above sea level. That makes it the 8th highest state high point of the 50.
What is the lowest point in New Mexico?
The lowest point is Red Bluff Reservoir on Texas border, at 2,842 ft.
What is the average elevation of New Mexico?
The mean elevation of New Mexico is about 5,699 feet (1,737 meters).
What is the air pressure at the top of Wheeler Peak?
On a standard day about 18.17 inHg (615 hPa), 61% of sea-level pressure. Water boils there at about 187 °F (86 °C).