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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,204 ft — the air behaves like 5,339 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,206 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 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.