General Canning Information

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

This document was extracted from the "Complete Guide to Home Canning," Agriculture Information Bulletin No. 539, USDA (Revised 1994).

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