Elevation
Joao Pessoa elevation and altitude
Joao Pessoa, Brazil is 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 148 feet means in Joao Pessoa
Among the 689 cities on this site, Joao Pessoa is around the middle. At 148 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 Joao Pessoa a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.76 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 Joao Pessoa.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (99.8 °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 Joao Pessoa
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recife, Brazil | 26 | 8 | 65 mi |
| Natal, Brazil | 105 | 32 | 94 mi |
| Maceio, Brazil | 36 | 11 | 186 mi |
| Fortaleza, Brazil | 59 | 18 | 345 mi |
| Salvador, Brazil | 13 | 4 | 474 mi |
| Vitoria, Brazil | 2,874 | 876 | 672 mi |
| Belem, Brazil | 49 | 15 | 1018 mi |
| Brasilia, Brazil | 3,727 | 1,136 | 1068 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Joao Pessoa?
Joao Pessoa, Brazil is about 148 feet (45 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 Joao Pessoa because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 148 ft is about 29.76 inHg (1008 hPa), 99% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 99% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Joao Pessoa.
At what temperature does water boil in Joao Pessoa?
About 212 °F (99.8 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.