Elevation
Charleston elevation
Charleston, West Virginia is 597 feet (182 meters) above sea level.
What 597 feet means in Charleston
Among the 200 cities on this site, Charleston is around the middle. At 597 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 Charleston a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.28 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 Charleston.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.4 °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 Charleston
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 771 | 235 | 133 mi |
| Lexington, KY | 968 | 295 | 157 mi |
| Cincinnati, OH | 627 | 191 | 164 mi |
| Dayton, OH | 738 | 225 | 168 mi |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 764 | 233 | 169 mi |
| Asheville, NC | 2,129 | 649 | 197 mi |
| Knoxville, TN | 906 | 276 | 208 mi |
| Gatlinburg, TN | 1,293 | 394 | 210 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Charleston?
Charleston, West Virginia is about 597 feet (182 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 Charleston because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 597 ft is about 29.28 inHg (992 hPa), 98% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 98% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Charleston.
At what temperature does water boil in Charleston?
About 211 °F (99.4 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.