Elevation
Highest point in Vermont
The highest point in Vermont is Mount Mansfield, at 4,395 feet (1,340 meters) above sea level. It ranks 26th among the 50 state high points.
From Lake Champlain to Mount Mansfield
Vermont spans about 4,300 ft from its lowest point to its highest. A barometer carried from one to the other would fall by about 4.35 inHg, purely because there is less air overhead. Water that boils at 212 °F at the bottom boils at about 204 °F on top.
Live barometric pressure across Vermont · How pressure changes with altitude
Elevation of cities in Vermont
| City | Feet | Meters |
|---|---|---|
| Stowe, VT | 725 | 221 |
| Rutland, VT | 646 | 197 |
| Montpelier, VT | 525 | 160 |
| Burlington, VT | 200 | 61 |
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 Vermont?
The highest point in Vermont is Mount Mansfield, at 4,395 feet (1,340 meters) above sea level. That makes it the 26th highest state high point of the 50.
What is the lowest point in Vermont?
The lowest point is Lake Champlain, at 95 ft.
What is the average elevation of Vermont?
The mean elevation of Vermont is about 1,000 feet (305 meters).
What is the air pressure at the top of Mount Mansfield?
On a standard day about 25.46 inHg (862 hPa), 85% of sea-level pressure. Water boils there at about 204 °F (95 °C).