Nezperce, Idaho · field elev 3,204 ft

Density Altitude at Nezperce Municipal (0S5)

From a field elevation of 3,204 ft, a typical August afternoon at Nezperce Municipal (81 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,320 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: August · ≈5,320 ft station: NEZPERCE · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at NEZPERCE (0 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 28.6 1,944 ft 35.3 2,402 ft
February 31.8 2,164 ft 39.9 2,713 ft
March 37.2 2,531 ft 46.9 3,178 ft
April 43.1 2,927 ft 53.7 3,623 ft
May 50.6 3,421 ft 62.4 4,182 ft
June 56.0 3,772 ft 68.4 4,560 ft
July 63.8 4,271 ft 79.8 5,265 ft ▲
August 64.2 4,296 ft 80.7 5,320 ft ▲
September 56.4 3,798 ft 71.3 4,742 ft
October 45.0 3,053 ft 56.5 3,804 ft
November 34.8 2,368 ft 42.4 2,880 ft
December 27.6 1,874 ft 33.9 2,307 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 0S5

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 5,339 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 5,339 ft caution

Field elevation 3,204 ft — the air behaves like 5,339 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 0S5 in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Nezperce Municipal reaches roughly 5,320 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 0S5 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,874 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,296 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,204 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Nezperce Municipal?

3,204 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 0S5 (FAA), in Nezperce, Idaho.