Elevation
Toronto elevation
Toronto, Canada is 528 feet (161 meters) above sea level.
What 528 feet means in Toronto
Among the 200 cities on this site, Toronto is around the middle. At 528 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 Toronto a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.35 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 Toronto.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.5 °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 Toronto
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, NY | 600 | 183 | 62 mi |
| Rochester, NY | 505 | 154 | 97 mi |
| Syracuse, NY | 397 | 121 | 170 mi |
| Cleveland, OH | 653 | 199 | 192 mi |
| Detroit, MI | 600 | 183 | 207 mi |
| Ottawa, Canada | 233 | 71 | 217 mi |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 764 | 233 | 228 mi |
| Toledo, OH | 610 | 186 | 254 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Toronto?
Toronto, Canada is about 528 feet (161 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 Toronto because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 528 ft is about 29.35 inHg (994 hPa), 98% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 98% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Toronto.
At what temperature does water boil in Toronto?
About 211 °F (99.5 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.