Boiling Point of Water in Nevada
202.8–207.4°F
5 cities at 2,000 ft or higher
From Boulder City at 2,509 ft (207.4°F) to Elko at 5,067 ft (202.8°F). Cities under 2,000 ft boil within about 4°F of 212°F.
Sources: US Census Bureau population estimates and USGS elevation (EPQS); National Center for Home Food Preservation: Temperatures at which water boils. Checked Oct 13, 2026.
By city
| City | Elevation | Boils at |
|---|---|---|
| Elko | 5,067 ft | 202.8°F |
| Reno | 4,505 ft | 203.8°F |
| Sparks | 4,413 ft | 204°F |
| Fernley | 4,154 ft | 204.4°F |
| Boulder City | 2,509 ft | 207.4°F |