Elevation
Lima elevation
Lima, Peru is 499 feet (152 meters) above sea level.
What 499 feet means in Lima
Among the 200 cities on this site, Lima is around the middle. At 499 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 Lima a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.39 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 Lima.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.5 °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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Lima
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cusco, Peru | 10,866 | 3,312 | 356 mi |
| La Paz, Bolivia | 12,408 | 3,782 | 669 mi |
| Quito, Ecuador | 9,364 | 2,854 | 823 mi |
| Bogotá, Colombia | 8,471 | 2,582 | 1169 mi |
| Santiago, Chile | 1,824 | 556 | 1534 mi |
| Buenos Aires, Argentina | 102 | 31 | 1950 mi |
| São Paulo, Brazil | 2,523 | 769 | 2146 mi |
| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 39 | 12 | 2347 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Lima?
Lima, Peru is about 499 feet (152 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 Lima because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 499 ft is about 29.39 inHg (995 hPa), 98% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 98% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Lima.
At what temperature does water boil in Lima?
About 211 °F (99.5 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.