Elevation
Cancun elevation and altitude
Cancun, Mexico is 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 36 feet means in Cancun
Among the 689 cities on this site, Cancun is one of the lowest. At 36 ft the thinner air is not something most people notice day to day.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Cancun a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.88 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg. See today’s live barometric pressure in Cancun.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (100.0 °C) here, almost the same as at sea level. Boiling point at altitude
Where the number comes from. The elevation is for the city center point in the GeoNames gazetteer, taken from a digital elevation model. To check the exact height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Cancun
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merida, Mexico | 33 | 10 | 180 mi |
| Havana, Cuba | 135 | 41 | 316 mi |
| Key West, FL | 3 | 1 | 398 mi |
| Naples, FL | 3 | 1 | 469 mi |
| Fort Myers, FL | 10 | 3 | 492 mi |
| Sarasota, FL | 23 | 7 | 505 mi |
| Guatemala City, Guatemala | 4,948 | 1,508 | 512 mi |
| St. Petersburg, FL | 43 | 13 | 526 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Cancun?
Cancun, Mexico is about 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level, measured at the city center. Neighborhoods higher or lower in the city can differ by a few hundred feet.
What is the air pressure in Cancun because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 36 ft is about 29.88 inHg (1012 hPa), 100% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 100% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Cancun.
At what temperature does water boil in Cancun?
About 212 °F (100.0 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.