Elevation
Harare elevation and altitude
Harare, Zimbabwe is 4,902 feet (1,494 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 4,902 feet means in Harare
Among the 689 cities on this site, Harare is higher than most. At 4,902 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 Harare a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 24.99 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 Harare.
Cooking. Water boils at about 203 °F (94.9 °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 Harare
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lusaka, Zambia | 4,190 | 1,277 | 248 mi |
| Johannesburg, South Africa | 5,797 | 1,767 | 610 mi |
| Durban, South Africa | 69 | 21 | 831 mi |
| Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | 79 | 24 | 941 mi |
| Windhoek, Namibia | 5,577 | 1,700 | 963 mi |
| Kigali, Rwanda | 5,059 | 1,542 | 1099 mi |
| Nairobi, Kenya | 5,525 | 1,684 | 1208 mi |
| Kampala, Uganda | 4,012 | 1,223 | 1258 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Harare?
Harare, Zimbabwe is about 4,902 feet (1,494 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 Harare because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 4,902 ft is about 24.99 inHg (846 hPa), 84% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 84% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Harare.
At what temperature does water boil in Harare?
About 203 °F (94.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.