Elevation
Winston-Salem elevation and altitude
Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 961 feet (293 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 961 feet means in Winston-Salem
Among the 689 cities on this site, Winston-Salem is higher than most. At 961 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 Winston-Salem a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.90 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 Winston-Salem.
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 Winston-Salem
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NC | 873 | 266 | 25 mi |
| Charlotte, NC | 751 | 229 | 69 mi |
| Durham, NC | 404 | 123 | 76 mi |
| Boone, NC | 3,219 | 981 | 80 mi |
| Roanoke, VA | 935 | 285 | 83 mi |
| Banner Elk, NC | 3,701 | 1,128 | 91 mi |
| Raleigh, NC | 315 | 96 | 93 mi |
| Fayetteville, NC | 95 | 29 | 106 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Winston-Salem?
Winston-Salem, North Carolina is about 961 feet (293 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 Winston-Salem because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 961 ft is about 28.90 inHg (979 hPa), 97% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 97% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Winston-Salem.
At what temperature does water boil in Winston-Salem?
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.