Elevation
Highest point in Florida
The highest point in Florida is Britton Hill, at 345 feet (105 meters) above sea level. It ranks 50th among the 50 state high points.
From Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico to Britton Hill
Florida spans about 345 ft from its lowest point to its highest. A barometer carried from one to the other would fall by about 0.37 inHg, purely because there is less air overhead. Water that boils at 212 °F at the bottom boils at about 211 °F on top.
Live barometric pressure across Florida · How pressure changes with altitude
Elevation of cities in Florida
| City | Feet | Meters |
|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee, FL | 203 | 62 |
| Gainesville, FL | 177 | 54 |
| Pensacola, FL | 102 | 31 |
| Orlando, FL | 98 | 30 |
| St. Petersburg, FL | 43 | 13 |
| Sarasota, FL | 23 | 7 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 16 | 5 |
| West Palm Beach, FL | 13 | 4 |
| Daytona Beach, FL | 13 | 4 |
| Fort Myers, FL | 10 | 3 |
| Miami, FL | 7 | 2 |
| Hialeah, FL | 7 | 2 |
| Tampa, FL | 3 | 1 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | 3 | 1 |
| Naples, FL | 3 | 1 |
| Key West, FL | 3 | 1 |
High points of nearby states
Elevations from Wikipedia’s list of US states by elevation (USGS and NGS data, CC BY-SA).
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest elevation in Florida?
The highest point in Florida is Britton Hill, at 345 feet (105 meters) above sea level. That makes it the 50th highest state high point of the 50.
What is the lowest point in Florida?
The lowest point is Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, at sea level.
What is the average elevation of Florida?
The mean elevation of Florida is about 98 feet (30 meters).
What is the air pressure at the top of Britton Hill?
On a standard day about 29.55 inHg (1001 hPa), 99% of sea-level pressure. Water boils there at about 211 °F (100 °C).