Elevation
Rio de Janeiro elevation
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level.
What 39 feet means in Rio de Janeiro
Among the 200 cities on this site, Rio de Janeiro is one of the lowest. At 39 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 Rio de Janeiro a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.88 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 Rio de Janeiro.
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 Rio de Janeiro
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| São Paulo, Brazil | 2,523 | 769 | 224 mi |
| Buenos Aires, Argentina | 102 | 31 | 1223 mi |
| La Paz, Bolivia | 12,408 | 3,782 | 1681 mi |
| Santiago, Chile | 1,824 | 556 | 1818 mi |
| Cusco, Peru | 10,866 | 3,312 | 1993 mi |
| Lima, Peru | 499 | 152 | 2347 mi |
| Bogotá, Colombia | 8,471 | 2,582 | 2822 mi |
| Quito, Ecuador | 9,364 | 2,854 | 2844 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is about 39 feet (12 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 Rio de Janeiro because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 39 ft is about 29.88 inHg (1012 hPa), 100% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 100% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Rio de Janeiro.
At what temperature does water boil in Rio de Janeiro?
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.