Elevation
Tampa elevation
Tampa, Florida is 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level.
What 3 feet means in Tampa
Among the 200 cities on this site, Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa.
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 Tampa
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando, FL | 98 | 30 | 77 mi |
| Fort Myers, FL | 10 | 3 | 99 mi |
| Jacksonville, FL | 16 | 5 | 172 mi |
| Tallahassee, FL | 203 | 62 | 204 mi |
| Miami, FL | 7 | 2 | 205 mi |
| Savannah, GA | 20 | 6 | 297 mi |
| Pensacola, FL | 102 | 31 | 334 mi |
| Charleston, SC | 20 | 6 | 366 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Tampa?
Tampa, 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 Tampa 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 Tampa.
At what temperature does water boil in Tampa?
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.