Boiling Point of Pure Water At Elevated Altitudes
Based on the standard sea-level atmospheric pressure of 1013.25 hPa:
| Altitude, m | Boiling point of water, °C |
|---|---|
| 0 (0ft) | 100 (212°F) |
| 300 (984.25ft) | 99.1 (210.3°F) |
| 600 (1968.5ft) | 98.1 (208.5°F) |
| 1000 (3280.8ft) | 96.8 (206.2°F) |
| 2000 (6561.68ft) | 93.3 (199.9°F) |
| 4000 (13123.36ft) | 87.3 (189.1°F) |
| 6000 (19685.04ft) | 81.3 (178.3°F) |
| 8000 (26246.72ft) | 75.5 (167.9°F) |
With the addition of salt and other dissolved substances, the boiling temperature increases.
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