Elevation
Stowe elevation and altitude
Stowe, Vermont is 725 feet (221 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 725 feet means in Stowe
Among the 689 cities on this site, Stowe is higher than most. At 725 ft the thinner air is not something most people notice day to day.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Stowe a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.15 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.3 °C) here, almost the same as at sea level. Boiling point at altitude
Where the number comes from. The elevation is for the city center point in the GeoNames gazetteer, taken from a digital elevation model. To check the exact height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Stowe
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier, VT | 525 | 160 | 15 mi |
| Burlington, VT | 200 | 61 | 26 mi |
| Plattsburgh, NY | 138 | 42 | 41 mi |
| Rutland, VT | 646 | 197 | 61 mi |
| Lebanon, New Hampshire | 584 | 178 | 61 mi |
| Lake Placid, NY | 1,801 | 549 | 65 mi |
| North Conway, New Hampshire | 525 | 160 | 82 mi |
| Montreal, Canada | 709 | 216 | 85 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Stowe?
Stowe, Vermont is about 725 feet (221 meters) above sea level, measured at the city center. Neighborhoods higher or lower in the city can differ by a few hundred feet.
What is the air pressure in Stowe because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 725 ft is about 29.15 inHg (987 hPa), 97% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 97% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Stowe?
About 211 °F (99.3 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.