Elevation
Richmond elevation
Richmond, Virginia is 210 feet (64 meters) above sea level.
What 210 feet means in Richmond
Among the 200 cities on this site, Richmond is around the middle. At 210 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 Richmond a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.69 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 Richmond.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (99.8 °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 Richmond
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk, VA | 7 | 2 | 81 mi |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 10 | 3 | 95 mi |
| Washington, DC | 23 | 7 | 96 mi |
| Baltimore, MD | 33 | 10 | 128 mi |
| Raleigh, NC | 315 | 96 | 139 mi |
| Harrisburg, PA | 331 | 101 | 190 mi |
| Philadelphia, PA | 39 | 12 | 207 mi |
| Charleston, WV | 597 | 182 | 234 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Richmond?
Richmond, Virginia is about 210 feet (64 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 Richmond because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 210 ft is about 29.69 inHg (1006 hPa), 99% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 99% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Richmond.
At what temperature does water boil in Richmond?
About 212 °F (99.8 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.