Elevation
Beckley elevation and altitude
Beckley, West Virginia is 2,421 feet (738 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 2,421 feet means in Beckley
Among the 689 cities on this site, Beckley is higher than most. At 2,421 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 Beckley a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 27.39 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 Beckley.
Cooking. Water boils at about 208 °F (97.5 °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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Beckley
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, WV | 597 | 182 | 46 mi |
| Roanoke, VA | 935 | 285 | 77 mi |
| Huntington, WV | 568 | 173 | 81 mi |
| Parkersburg, WV | 614 | 187 | 105 mi |
| Boone, NC | 3,219 | 981 | 111 mi |
| Clarksburg, WV | 994 | 303 | 113 mi |
| Lynchburg, VA | 630 | 192 | 115 mi |
| Banner Elk, NC | 3,701 | 1,128 | 118 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Beckley?
Beckley, West Virginia is about 2,421 feet (738 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 Beckley because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 2,421 ft is about 27.39 inHg (928 hPa), 92% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 92% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Beckley.
At what temperature does water boil in Beckley?
About 208 °F (97.5 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.