Elevation
Curitiba elevation and altitude
Curitiba, Brazil is 3,031 feet (924 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 3,031 feet means in Curitiba
Among the 689 cities on this site, Curitiba is higher than most. At 3,031 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 Curitiba a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 26.79 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 Curitiba.
Cooking. Water boils at about 206 °F (96.9 °C) here, so boiled foods cook more slowly and baking recipes often need small high-altitude adjustments. 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 Curitiba
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florianopolis, Brazil | 85 | 26 | 156 mi |
| São Paulo, Brazil | 2,523 | 769 | 211 mi |
| Campinas, Brazil | 2,251 | 686 | 223 mi |
| Porto Alegre, Brazil | 151 | 46 | 340 mi |
| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 39 | 12 | 422 mi |
| Campo Grande, Brazil | 1,942 | 592 | 485 mi |
| Belo Horizonte, Brazil | 2,913 | 888 | 510 mi |
| Asuncion, Paraguay | 371 | 113 | 523 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Curitiba?
Curitiba, Brazil is about 3,031 feet (924 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 Curitiba because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 3,031 ft is about 26.79 inHg (907 hPa), 90% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 90% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Curitiba.
At what temperature does water boil in Curitiba?
About 206 °F (96.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.