Dunsmuir, California · field elev 3,261 ft
Density Altitude at Dunsmuir Municipal-Mott (1O6)
From a field elevation of 3,261 ft, a typical July afternoon at Dunsmuir Municipal-Mott (90 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,950 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 | 35.5 | 2,487 ft | 47.1 | 3,262 ft |
| February | 38.1 | 2,662 ft | 50.7 | 3,498 ft |
| March | 41.2 | 2,870 ft | 54.6 | 3,752 ft |
| April | 46.4 | 3,216 ft | 61.4 | 4,188 ft |
| May | 55.1 | 3,784 ft | 71.5 | 4,824 ft |
| June | 62.3 | 4,245 ft | 80.6 | 5,384 ft ▲ |
| July | 69.7 | 4,711 ft | 90.0 | 5,950 ft ▲ |
| August | 67.9 | 4,599 ft | 89.0 | 5,890 ft ▲ |
| September | 62.2 | 4,239 ft | 83.5 | 5,560 ft ▲ |
| October | 51.8 | 3,570 ft | 70.6 | 4,768 ft |
| November | 41.8 | 2,910 ft | 55.3 | 3,797 ft |
| December | 35.2 | 2,466 ft | 46.6 | 3,229 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 1O6
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,261 ft — the air behaves like 5,950 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,263 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 1O6 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Dunsmuir Municipal-Mott reaches roughly 5,950 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 1O6 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,466 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,711 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,261 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Dunsmuir Municipal-Mott?
3,261 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1O6 (FAA), in Dunsmuir, California.