Elevation
Lisbon elevation
Lisbon, Portugal is 223 feet (68 meters) above sea level.
What 223 feet means in Lisbon
Among the 200 cities on this site, Lisbon is around the middle. At 223 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 Lisbon a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.68 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 Lisbon.
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 elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Lisbon
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid, Spain | 2,182 | 665 | 313 mi |
| Paris, France | 138 | 42 | 903 mi |
| London, United Kingdom | 82 | 25 | 985 mi |
| Dublin, Ireland | 56 | 17 | 1019 mi |
| Zurich, Switzerland | 1,407 | 429 | 1071 mi |
| Amsterdam, The Netherlands | 43 | 13 | 1158 mi |
| Rome, Italy | 66 | 20 | 1159 mi |
| Prague, Czechia | 663 | 202 | 1394 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Lisbon?
Lisbon, Portugal is about 223 feet (68 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 Lisbon because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 223 ft is about 29.68 inHg (1005 hPa), 99% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 99% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Lisbon.
At what temperature does water boil in Lisbon?
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.