When you are boiling water, keep in mind that the higher your altitude, the lower the temperature required to boil water.
| (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 |
This document incorporates information from the "Complete Guide to Home Canning," Agriculture Information Bulletin No. 539, USDA (Revised 2009) and information available from the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
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