Degrasse, New York · field elev 815 ft
Density Altitude at Degrasse Moores (1E8)
Degrasse Moores sits at 815 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,345 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.0 | −1,942 ft | 25.9 | −1,230 ft |
| February | 18.6 | −1,753 ft | 28.5 | −1,046 ft |
| March | 27.8 | −1,096 ft | 37.5 | −419 ft |
| April | 42.1 | −104 ft | 52.6 | 602 ft |
| May | 55.4 | 788 ft | 66.8 | 1,529 ft |
| June | 64.7 | 1,394 ft | 75.4 | 2,076 ft |
| July | 69.0 | 1,670 ft | 79.7 | 2,345 ft |
| August | 67.5 | 1,574 ft | 78.3 | 2,258 ft |
| September | 59.5 | 1,057 ft | 70.7 | 1,779 ft |
| October | 47.6 | 268 ft | 57.0 | 893 ft |
| November | 35.6 | −550 ft | 43.9 | 18 ft |
| December | 23.8 | −1,380 ft | 32.0 | −801 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 1E8
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 815 ft — the air behaves like 2,364 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 816 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 1E8 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Degrasse Moores reaches roughly 2,345 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 1E8 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,942 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,670 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 815 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Degrasse Moores?
815 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1E8 (FAA), in Degrasse, New York.