Elevation
Syracuse elevation
Syracuse, New York is 397 feet (121 meters) above sea level.
What 397 feet means in Syracuse
Among the 200 cities on this site, Syracuse is around the middle. At 397 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 Syracuse a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.49 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg. See today’s live barometric pressure in Syracuse.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.6 °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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Syracuse
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NY | 505 | 154 | 74 mi |
| Albany, NY | 148 | 45 | 124 mi |
| Buffalo, NY | 600 | 183 | 139 mi |
| Ottawa, Canada | 233 | 71 | 165 mi |
| Toronto, Canada | 528 | 161 | 170 mi |
| Burlington, VT | 200 | 61 | 177 mi |
| New York, NY | 33 | 10 | 195 mi |
| Harrisburg, PA | 331 | 101 | 195 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Syracuse?
Syracuse, New York is about 397 feet (121 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 Syracuse because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 397 ft is about 29.49 inHg (999 hPa), 99% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 99% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Syracuse.
At what temperature does water boil in Syracuse?
About 211 °F (99.6 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.