Elevation
Toluca elevation and altitude
Toluca, Mexico is 8,763 feet (2,671 meters) above sea level — more than a mile high. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 8,763 feet means in Toluca
Among the 689 cities on this site, Toluca is one of the highest. At 8,763 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 Toluca a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 21.58 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 Toluca.
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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Toluca
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City, Mexico | 7,349 | 2,240 | 36 mi |
| Puebla, Mexico | 7,106 | 2,166 | 96 mi |
| Queretaro, Mexico | 5,991 | 1,826 | 102 mi |
| Acapulco, Mexico | 52 | 16 | 169 mi |
| Leon, Mexico | 5,915 | 1,803 | 183 mi |
| San Luis Potosi, Mexico | 6,188 | 1,886 | 216 mi |
| Veracruz, Mexico | 49 | 15 | 229 mi |
| Ciudad Madero, Mexico | 39 | 12 | 236 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Toluca?
Toluca, Mexico is about 8,763 feet (2,671 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 Toluca because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 8,763 ft is about 21.58 inHg (731 hPa), 72% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 72% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Toluca.
At what temperature does water boil in Toluca?
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.