Elevation
Telluride elevation
Telluride, Colorado is 8,793 feet (2,680 meters) above sea level — more than a mile high.
What 8,793 feet means in Telluride
Among the 200 cities on this site, Telluride is one of the highest. At 8,793 ft the air is thin enough that most visitors notice it: stairs and hills feel harder for the first few days.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Telluride a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 21.56 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 196 °F (90.9 °C) here, so boiled foods cook more slowly and baking recipes often need small high-altitude adjustments. 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 Telluride
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durango, CO | 6,532 | 1,991 | 46 mi |
| Aspen, CO | 7,890 | 2,405 | 102 mi |
| Leadville, CO | 10,161 | 3,097 | 122 mi |
| Vail, CO | 8,189 | 2,496 | 141 mi |
| Breckenridge, CO | 9,728 | 2,965 | 143 mi |
| Taos, NM | 6,969 | 2,124 | 162 mi |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 6,010 | 1,832 | 173 mi |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 6,732 | 2,052 | 184 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Telluride?
Telluride, Colorado is about 8,793 feet (2,680 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 Telluride because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 8,793 ft is about 21.56 inHg (730 hPa), 72% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 72% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Telluride?
About 196 °F (90.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.