Elevation
Chattanooga elevation
Chattanooga, Tennessee is 676 feet (206 meters) above sea level.
What 676 feet means in Chattanooga
Among the 200 cities on this site, Chattanooga is around the middle. At 676 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 Chattanooga a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.20 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 Chattanooga.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.3 °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 Chattanooga
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | 633 | 193 | 76 mi |
| Knoxville, TN | 906 | 276 | 101 mi |
| Atlanta, GA | 1,050 | 320 | 104 mi |
| Gatlinburg, TN | 1,293 | 394 | 111 mi |
| Nashville, TN | 558 | 170 | 113 mi |
| Birmingham, AL | 614 | 187 | 136 mi |
| Asheville, NC | 2,129 | 649 | 160 mi |
| Greenville, SC | 1,007 | 307 | 166 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Chattanooga?
Chattanooga, Tennessee is about 676 feet (206 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 Chattanooga because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 676 ft is about 29.20 inHg (989 hPa), 98% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 98% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Chattanooga.
At what temperature does water boil in Chattanooga?
About 211 °F (99.3 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.