Elevation
Highest point in North Carolina
The highest point in North Carolina is Mount Mitchell, at 6,684 feet (2,037 meters) above sea level. It ranks 16th among the 50 state high points.
From Atlantic Ocean to Mount Mitchell
North Carolina spans about 6,684 ft from its lowest point to its highest. A barometer carried from one to the other would fall by about 6.55 inHg, purely because there is less air overhead. Water that boils at 212 °F at the bottom boils at about 200 °F on top.
Live barometric pressure across North Carolina · How pressure changes with altitude
Elevation of cities in North Carolina
| City | Feet | Meters |
|---|---|---|
| Banner Elk, NC | 3,701 | 1,128 |
| Boone, NC | 3,219 | 981 |
| Asheville, NC | 2,129 | 649 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 961 | 293 |
| Greensboro, NC | 873 | 266 |
| Charlotte, NC | 751 | 229 |
| Durham, NC | 404 | 123 |
| Raleigh, NC | 315 | 96 |
| Fayetteville, NC | 95 | 29 |
| Wilmington, NC | 30 | 9 |
High points of nearby states
Elevations from Wikipedia’s list of US states by elevation (USGS and NGS data, CC BY-SA).
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest elevation in North Carolina?
The highest point in North Carolina is Mount Mitchell, at 6,684 feet (2,037 meters) above sea level. That makes it the 16th highest state high point of the 50.
What is the lowest point in North Carolina?
The lowest point is Atlantic Ocean, at sea level.
What is the average elevation of North Carolina?
The mean elevation of North Carolina is about 699 feet (213 meters).
What is the air pressure at the top of Mount Mitchell?
On a standard day about 23.37 inHg (791 hPa), 78% of sea-level pressure. Water boils there at about 200 °F (93 °C).