Elevation
Raleigh elevation
Raleigh, North Carolina is 315 feet (96 meters) above sea level.
What 315 feet means in Raleigh
Among the 200 cities on this site, Raleigh is around the middle. At 315 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 Raleigh a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.58 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 Raleigh.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.7 °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 Raleigh
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 751 | 229 | 130 mi |
| Richmond, VA | 210 | 64 | 139 mi |
| Norfolk, VA | 7 | 2 | 151 mi |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 10 | 3 | 166 mi |
| Columbia, SC | 292 | 89 | 183 mi |
| Charleston, SC | 20 | 6 | 220 mi |
| Asheville, NC | 2,129 | 649 | 220 mi |
| Greenville, SC | 1,007 | 307 | 221 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Raleigh?
Raleigh, North Carolina is about 315 feet (96 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 Raleigh because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 315 ft is about 29.58 inHg (1002 hPa), 99% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 99% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Raleigh.
At what temperature does water boil in Raleigh?
About 211 °F (99.7 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.