Elevation
Asheville elevation
Asheville, North Carolina is 2,129 feet (649 meters) above sea level.
What 2,129 feet means in Asheville
Among the 200 cities on this site, Asheville is higher than most. At 2,129 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 Asheville a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 27.69 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 Asheville.
Cooking. Water boils at about 208 °F (97.8 °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 Asheville
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 1,007 | 307 | 52 mi |
| Gatlinburg, TN | 1,293 | 394 | 54 mi |
| Knoxville, TN | 906 | 276 | 81 mi |
| Charlotte, NC | 751 | 229 | 100 mi |
| Columbia, SC | 292 | 89 | 140 mi |
| Chattanooga, TN | 676 | 206 | 160 mi |
| Atlanta, GA | 1,050 | 320 | 165 mi |
| Lexington, KY | 968 | 295 | 196 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Asheville?
Asheville, North Carolina is about 2,129 feet (649 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 Asheville because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 2,129 ft is about 27.69 inHg (938 hPa), 93% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 93% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Asheville.
At what temperature does water boil in Asheville?
About 208 °F (97.8 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.