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Elevations

Though Phoenix is perceived as a flat desert land, it is surprising to most, that Phoenix has a variety of elevations ranging from Sky Harbor International Airport at 1135 to Carefree which is recorded at 2349.  And believe it or not, at Carefree’s elevation, it has been known to snow from time to time.

  • The elevation of Apache Junction, AZ is 1,754 feet, measured at the City Hall.
  • The elevation of Avondale, AZ is 994 feet, measured at City Hall.
  • The elevation of Buckeye, AZ is 888 feet, measured at the Town Hall.
  • The elevation of Cave Creek, AZ is 2,107 feet, measured at the Municipal Court.
  • The elevation of Carefree, AZ is 2,349 feet, measured at the Town Hall.
  • The elevation of Chandler, AZ is 1,237 feet, measured at the Chandler Airport.
  • The elevation of Fountain Hills, AZ is 1,642 feet, measured at the Town Clerk Office.
  • The elevation of Gilbert, AZ is 1,243 feet, measured at the Municipal Bldg.
  • The elevation of Glendale, AZ is 1,153 feet, measured at the City Hall.
  • The elevation of Litchfield Park, AZ is 1,033 feet, measured at the City Hall.
  • The elevation of Mesa, AZ is 1,243 feet, measured at the Mesa City Court.
  • The elevation of Paradise Valley, AZ is 1,343 feet, measured at the Town Manager Office.
  • The elevation of Peoria, AZ is 1,135 feet, measured at the City Manager Office.
  • The elevation of Queen Creek, AZ is 1,403 feet, measured at the Town Hall.
  • The elevation of Rio Verde, AZ is 1,617 feet, measured at City Hall.
  • The elevation of Scottsdale, AZ is 1,248 feet, measured at the Civic Center.
  • The elevation of Sun City, AZ is 1,199 feet, measured at the Visitors Center.
  • The elevation of Sun City West, AZ is 1,235 feet, measured at the Visitors Center.
  • The elevation of Sun Lakes, AZ is 1,196 feet, measured at the Oakwood Clubhouse.
  • The elevation of Surprise, AZ is 1,181 feet, measured at the City Hall.
  • The elevation of Tempe, AZ is 1,174 feet, measured at the Municipal Court.
  • The elevation of Tolleson, AZ is 1,013 feet, measure at City Hall.