What is the boiling point of water at the top of Mount Everest?
On top of Mount Everest, at 8,848 m (29,029 ft) elevation, the pressure is about 34 kPa (255 Torr) and the boiling point of water is approx 69.9 °C - 71 °C (158°F - 160 °F).
For comparison, the IUPAC recommended standard boiling point of water at a standard pressure of 100 kPa (1 bar) is 99.61 °C (211.3 °F).
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