Wetumpka, Alabama · field elev 197 ft
Density Altitude at Wetumpka Municipal (08A)
Wetumpka Municipal sits at 197 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (94 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,453 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48.1 | −465 ft | 59.8 | 314 ft |
| February | 52.6 | −163 ft | 64.7 | 634 ft |
| March | 59.2 | 275 ft | 71.9 | 1,097 ft |
| April | 65.7 | 698 ft | 78.8 | 1,533 ft |
| May | 73.6 | 1,205 ft | 86.0 | 1,982 ft |
| June | 80.2 | 1,621 ft | 91.5 | 2,319 ft |
| July | 82.9 | 1,790 ft | 93.7 | 2,453 ft |
| August | 82.5 | 1,765 ft | 93.6 | 2,447 ft |
| September | 77.8 | 1,471 ft | 89.3 | 2,185 ft |
| October | 67.4 | 808 ft | 80.2 | 1,621 ft |
| November | 56.6 | 103 ft | 69.8 | 962 ft |
| December | 50.2 | −323 ft | 61.9 | 451 ft |
▲ above 5,000 ft · ⚠ above 8,000 ft. These are planning references at standard pressure and dry air — afternoon humidity and low pressure both push the real number higher. Run today's values below.
Run today’s numbers for 08A
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 197 ft — the air behaves like 2,471 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 198 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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- AIR DENSITY
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- WATER · GRAINS/LB
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For training and reference · verify with official sources and your POH before flight · no tool on this site renders a go / no-go judgment
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 08A in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wetumpka Municipal reaches roughly 2,453 ft at standard pressure. Hotter-than-normal days, low pressure, and humidity all push it higher, so run the day's actual numbers before flying.
What is the density altitude at 08A on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −465 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,790 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 197 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Wetumpka Municipal?
197 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 08A (FAA), in Wetumpka, Alabama.