Boiling Point of Water in North Carolina
206.1–208.1°F
4 cities at 2,000 ft or higher
From Asheville at 2,127 ft (208.1°F) to Boone at 3,218 ft (206.1°F). Cities under 2,000 ft boil within about 4°F of 212°F.
Sources: US Census Bureau population estimates and USGS elevation (EPQS); National Center for Home Food Preservation: Temperatures at which water boils. Checked Oct 13, 2026.
By city
| City | Elevation | Boils at |
|---|---|---|
| Boone | 3,218 ft | 206.1°F |
| Waynesville | 2,748 ft | 207°F |
| Hendersonville | 2,156 ft | 208.1°F |
| Asheville | 2,127 ft | 208.1°F |