Elevation
Miami elevation
Miami, Florida is 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level.
What 7 feet means in Miami
Among the 200 cities on this site, Miami is one of the lowest. At 7 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 Miami a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.91 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 Miami.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (100.0 °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 Miami
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers, FL | 10 | 3 | 118 mi |
| Orlando, FL | 98 | 30 | 204 mi |
| Tampa, FL | 3 | 1 | 205 mi |
| Jacksonville, FL | 16 | 5 | 327 mi |
| Tallahassee, FL | 203 | 62 | 407 mi |
| Savannah, GA | 20 | 6 | 439 mi |
| Charleston, SC | 20 | 6 | 484 mi |
| Pensacola, FL | 102 | 31 | 535 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Miami?
Miami, Florida is about 7 feet (2 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 Miami because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 7 ft is about 29.91 inHg (1013 hPa), 100% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 100% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Miami.
At what temperature does water boil in Miami?
About 212 °F (100.0 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.