Temperature at which water boils at this altitude/pressure
Boiling point (°F)202.39°F
Atmospheric pressure834.31hPa
Pressure (inHg)24.637inHg
Drop from sea level5.34°C
94.66 °C
Very high altitude (>5500 m)<80High altitude (2500-5500 m)80-88Moderate altitude (0-2500 m)88-95Near sea level95+
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Boiling point: 94.7 °C
Water boils at 94.7 °C here, which is 5.3 °C lower than at sea level.
Cooking times increase at altitude because water boils at a lower temperature. Pasta, rice, eggs, and other foods simmered in water will need longer to cook.
Baking is noticeably affected: leavening gases expand faster and liquids evaporate more quickly. High-altitude baking adjustments (extra flour, less leavener, higher oven temperature) are recommended.
Atmospheric pressure at this location is approximately 834.3 hPa.
Next stepUse a food thermometer to confirm doneness rather than relying on boiling as a proxy for 100 °C: water is not at 100 °C here.