Jean, Nevada · field elev 2,835 ft
Density Altitude at Jean (0L7)
From a field elevation of 2,835 ft, a typical July afternoon at Jean (102 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,142 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.5 | 2,496 ft | 54.8 | 3,240 ft |
| February | 46.7 | 2,709 ft | 58.8 | 3,499 ft |
| March | 53.0 | 3,123 ft | 66.7 | 4,002 ft |
| April | 60.0 | 3,576 ft | 75.4 | 4,545 ft |
| May | 70.4 | 4,234 ft | 87.1 | 5,259 ft ▲ |
| June | 79.9 | 4,822 ft | 98.1 | 5,914 ft ▲ |
| July | 85.4 | 5,157 ft | 102.0 | 6,142 ft ▲ |
| August | 83.2 | 5,023 ft | 100.2 | 6,037 ft ▲ |
| September | 75.7 | 4,564 ft | 91.3 | 5,511 ft ▲ |
| October | 63.8 | 3,818 ft | 77.9 | 4,700 ft |
| November | 50.9 | 2,986 ft | 63.3 | 3,786 ft |
| December | 42.8 | 2,450 ft | 53.9 | 3,182 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 0L7
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,835 ft — the air behaves like 6,142 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,837 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 0L7 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 102 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Jean reaches roughly 6,142 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 0L7 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,450 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,157 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,835 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Jean?
2,835 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 0L7 (FAA), in Jean, Nevada.