How hot does water get when boling?

Answer 1

That depends, the boiling point of water changes with altitude. As you go higher, the boiling temperature decreases. At sea level, the boiling point of water is 212° F (100° C). As a general rule, the boiling point temperature decreases by 1 degree F for every 540 feet of altitude (0.56° C for every 165 meters). On top of the 14,000 foot Pike's Peak, for example, the boiling point of water is only 187° F (86° C).