Carey, Idaho · field elev 5,359 ft

Density Altitude at Hollow Top (0U7)

From a field elevation of 5,359 ft, a typical July afternoon at Hollow Top (82 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,986 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: July · ≈7,986 ft station: CRATERS OF THE MOON · 10 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CRATERS OF THE MOON (10 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 16.0 3,757 ft 24.8 4,366 ft
February 19.5 4,001 ft 29.1 4,658 ft
March 28.6 4,624 ft 39.0 5,320 ft ▲
April 37.8 5,240 ft 50.2 6,049 ft ▲
May 46.8 5,829 ft 60.7 6,714 ft ▲
June 55.6 6,393 ft 70.7 7,333 ft ▲
July 65.4 7,007 ft 81.5 7,986 ft ▲
August 63.4 6,883 ft 79.8 7,884 ft ▲
September 53.9 6,285 ft 69.3 7,247 ft ▲
October 40.3 5,405 ft 53.6 6,266 ft ▲
November 26.0 4,447 ft 36.2 5,134 ft ▲
December 16.0 3,757 ft 24.1 4,318 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 0U7

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 8,015 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 8,015 ft high DA

Field elevation 5,359 ft — the air behaves like 8,015 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 0U7 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hollow Top reaches roughly 7,986 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 0U7 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,757 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,007 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,359 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Hollow Top?

5,359 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 0U7 (FAA), in Carey, Idaho.