Elevation
Naples elevation and altitude
Naples, Florida is 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 3 feet means in Naples
Among the 689 cities on this site, Naples is one of the lowest. At 3 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 Naples a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.92 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 Naples.
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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Naples
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers, FL | 10 | 3 | 33 mi |
| Sarasota, FL | 23 | 7 | 94 mi |
| Hialeah, FL | 7 | 2 | 96 mi |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | 3 | 1 | 103 mi |
| Miami, FL | 7 | 2 | 103 mi |
| Key West, FL | 3 | 1 | 110 mi |
| West Palm Beach, FL | 13 | 4 | 115 mi |
| St. Petersburg, FL | 43 | 13 | 125 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Naples?
Naples, Florida is about 3 feet (1 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 Naples because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 3 ft is about 29.92 inHg (1013 hPa), 100% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 100% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Naples.
At what temperature does water boil in Naples?
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.