Elevation
Highest point in New York
The highest point in New York is Mount Marcy, at 5,343 feet (1,629 meters) above sea level. It ranks 21st among the 50 state high points.
From Atlantic Ocean to Mount Marcy
New York spans about 5,343 ft from its lowest point to its highest. A barometer carried from one to the other would fall by about 5.34 inHg, purely because there is less air overhead. Water that boils at 212 °F at the bottom boils at about 202 °F on top.
Live barometric pressure across New York · How pressure changes with altitude
Elevation of cities in New York
| City | Feet | Meters |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Placid, NY | 1,801 | 549 |
| Binghamton, NY | 866 | 264 |
| Buffalo, NY | 600 | 183 |
| Rochester, NY | 505 | 154 |
| Watertown, NY | 466 | 142 |
| Ithaca, NY | 410 | 125 |
| Syracuse, NY | 397 | 121 |
| White Plains, NY | 213 | 65 |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 203 | 62 |
| Albany, NY | 148 | 45 |
| Plattsburgh, NY | 138 | 42 |
| New York, NY | 33 | 10 |
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 York?
The highest point in New York is Mount Marcy, at 5,343 feet (1,629 meters) above sea level. That makes it the 21st highest state high point of the 50.
What is the lowest point in New York?
The lowest point is Atlantic Ocean, at sea level.
What is the average elevation of New York?
The mean elevation of New York is about 1,000 feet (305 meters).
What is the air pressure at the top of Mount Marcy?
On a standard day about 24.58 inHg (832 hPa), 82% of sea-level pressure. Water boils there at about 202 °F (94 °C).