Elevation
Norfolk elevation
Norfolk, Virginia is 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level.
What 7 feet means in Norfolk
Among the 200 cities on this site, Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk.
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 Norfolk
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 10 | 3 | 17 mi |
| Richmond, VA | 210 | 64 | 81 mi |
| Washington, DC | 23 | 7 | 147 mi |
| Raleigh, NC | 315 | 96 | 151 mi |
| Baltimore, MD | 33 | 10 | 170 mi |
| Philadelphia, PA | 39 | 12 | 223 mi |
| Harrisburg, PA | 331 | 101 | 239 mi |
| Charlotte, NC | 751 | 229 | 278 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Norfolk?
Norfolk, Virginia 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk.
At what temperature does water boil in Norfolk?
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.