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Water Boils at Lower Temperatures as Altitude Increases

Altitude

(in feet) Temperature at which Water Boils 10,000 194°F 8,000 197°F 6,000 201°F 4,000 204°F 2,000 208°F 0

(Sea Level) 212°F

Adapted from the "Complete Guide to Home Canning," Agriculture Information Bulletin No. 539, NIFA-USDA (Revised 2015). Page reviewed February 2, 2017.

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