Elevation
Greenville elevation
Greenville, South Carolina is 1,007 feet (307 meters) above sea level.
What 1,007 feet means in Greenville
Among the 200 cities on this site, Greenville is higher than most. At 1,007 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 Greenville a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.85 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 Greenville.
Cooking. Water boils at about 210 °F (99.0 °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 Greenville
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | 2,129 | 649 | 52 mi |
| Gatlinburg, TN | 1,293 | 394 | 87 mi |
| Charlotte, NC | 751 | 229 | 91 mi |
| Columbia, SC | 292 | 89 | 97 mi |
| Knoxville, TN | 906 | 276 | 115 mi |
| Atlanta, GA | 1,050 | 320 | 137 mi |
| Chattanooga, TN | 676 | 206 | 166 mi |
| Charleston, SC | 20 | 6 | 201 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Greenville?
Greenville, South Carolina is about 1,007 feet (307 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 Greenville because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,007 ft is about 28.85 inHg (977 hPa), 96% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 96% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Greenville.
At what temperature does water boil in Greenville?
About 210 °F (99.0 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.