Lowman, Idaho · field elev 4,831 ft
Density Altitude at Warm Springs Creek (0U1)
From a field elevation of 4,831 ft, a typical July afternoon at Warm Springs Creek (87 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,661 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 | 24.8 | 3,708 ft | 33.6 | 4,306 ft |
| February | 28.9 | 3,989 ft | 40.2 | 4,746 ft |
| March | 36.9 | 4,527 ft | 48.7 | 5,302 ft ▲ |
| April | 43.3 | 4,950 ft | 56.4 | 5,796 ft ▲ |
| May | 51.5 | 5,483 ft | 67.9 | 6,517 ft ▲ |
| June | 58.9 | 5,955 ft | 77.1 | 7,080 ft ▲ |
| July | 65.7 | 6,381 ft | 86.8 | 7,661 ft ▲ |
| August | 63.7 | 6,256 ft | 85.5 | 7,584 ft ▲ |
| September | 56.2 | 5,784 ft | 75.5 | 6,983 ft ▲ |
| October | 44.3 | 5,016 ft | 61.0 | 6,087 ft ▲ |
| November | 32.4 | 4,226 ft | 42.6 | 4,905 ft |
| December | 24.7 | 3,702 ft | 33.2 | 4,280 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 0U1
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,831 ft — the air behaves like 7,673 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,833 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 0U1 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Warm Springs Creek reaches roughly 7,661 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 0U1 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,702 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,381 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,831 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Warm Springs Creek?
4,831 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 0U1 (FAA), in Lowman, Idaho.