Elevation
Perth elevation
Perth, Australia is 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level.
What 112 feet means in Perth
Among the 200 cities on this site, Perth is one of the lowest. At 112 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 Perth a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.80 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 Perth.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (99.9 °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 Perth
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne, Australia | 82 | 25 | 1691 mi |
| Jakarta, Indonesia | 52 | 16 | 1871 mi |
| Sydney, Australia | 190 | 58 | 2045 mi |
| Brisbane, Australia | 89 | 27 | 2241 mi |
| Singapore, Singapore | 75 | 23 | 2428 mi |
| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 184 | 56 | 2598 mi |
| Manila, Philippines | 43 | 13 | 3235 mi |
| Bangkok, Thailand | 39 | 12 | 3318 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Perth?
Perth, Australia is about 112 feet (34 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 Perth because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 112 ft is about 29.80 inHg (1009 hPa), 100% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 100% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Perth.
At what temperature does water boil in Perth?
About 212 °F (99.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.