Elevation
Tucson elevation
Tucson, Arizona is 2,490 feet (759 meters) above sea level.
What 2,490 feet means in Tucson
Among the 200 cities on this site, Tucson is higher than most. At 2,490 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 Tucson a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 27.33 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 Tucson.
Cooking. Water boils at about 207 °F (97.4 °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 Tucson
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale, AZ | 1,257 | 383 | 105 mi |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,086 | 331 | 108 mi |
| Prescott, AZ | 5,374 | 1,638 | 183 mi |
| Sedona, AZ | 4,350 | 1,326 | 189 mi |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 6,903 | 2,104 | 210 mi |
| El Paso, TX | 3,717 | 1,133 | 262 mi |
| Albuquerque, NM | 4,957 | 1,511 | 316 mi |
| Palm Springs, CA | 479 | 146 | 344 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Tucson?
Tucson, Arizona is about 2,490 feet (759 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 Tucson because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 2,490 ft is about 27.33 inHg (925 hPa), 91% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 91% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Tucson.
At what temperature does water boil in Tucson?
About 207 °F (97.4 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.