Elevation
Atlanta elevation
Atlanta, Georgia is 1,050 feet (320 meters) above sea level.
What 1,050 feet means in Atlanta
Among the 200 cities on this site, Atlanta is higher than most. At 1,050 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 Atlanta a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.80 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 Atlanta.
Cooking. Water boils at about 210 °F (98.9 °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 Atlanta
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN | 676 | 206 | 104 mi |
| Greenville, SC | 1,007 | 307 | 137 mi |
| Birmingham, AL | 614 | 187 | 140 mi |
| Huntsville, AL | 633 | 193 | 143 mi |
| Gatlinburg, TN | 1,293 | 394 | 145 mi |
| Knoxville, TN | 906 | 276 | 155 mi |
| Asheville, NC | 2,129 | 649 | 165 mi |
| Columbia, SC | 292 | 89 | 193 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Atlanta?
Atlanta, Georgia is about 1,050 feet (320 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 Atlanta because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,050 ft is about 28.80 inHg (975 hPa), 96% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 96% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Atlanta.
At what temperature does water boil in Atlanta?
About 210 °F (98.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.