Elevation
Pigeon Forge elevation and altitude
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is 1,001 feet (305 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 1,001 feet means in Pigeon Forge
Among the 689 cities on this site, Pigeon Forge is higher than most. At 1,001 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 Pigeon Forge 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.
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 height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Pigeon Forge
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatlinburg, TN | 1,293 | 394 | 6 mi |
| Knoxville, TN | 906 | 276 | 24 mi |
| Asheville, NC | 2,129 | 649 | 58 mi |
| Greenville, SC | 1,007 | 307 | 92 mi |
| Banner Elk, NC | 3,701 | 1,128 | 98 mi |
| Spartanburg, SC | 807 | 246 | 108 mi |
| Boone, NC | 3,219 | 981 | 109 mi |
| Chattanooga, TN | 676 | 206 | 111 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Pigeon Forge?
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is about 1,001 feet (305 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 Pigeon Forge because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,001 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.
At what temperature does water boil in Pigeon Forge?
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.