Higgins, Texas · field elev 2,566 ft
Density Altitude at Higgins/Lipscomb County (1X1)
From a field elevation of 2,566 ft, a typical July afternoon at Higgins/Lipscomb County (94 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,358 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 | 36.8 | 1,711 ft | 49.6 | 2,568 ft |
| February | 39.8 | 1,915 ft | 53.4 | 2,817 ft |
| March | 49.0 | 2,529 ft | 62.7 | 3,418 ft |
| April | 57.7 | 3,097 ft | 71.3 | 3,962 ft |
| May | 67.3 | 3,710 ft | 79.8 | 4,488 ft |
| June | 76.2 | 4,267 ft | 88.1 | 4,993 ft |
| July | 81.2 | 4,574 ft | 94.2 | 5,358 ft ▲ |
| August | 79.4 | 4,464 ft | 92.4 | 5,251 ft ▲ |
| September | 71.9 | 3,999 ft | 85.0 | 4,806 ft |
| October | 59.1 | 3,187 ft | 72.9 | 4,062 ft |
| November | 47.0 | 2,396 ft | 60.7 | 3,290 ft |
| December | 38.0 | 1,793 ft | 50.5 | 2,627 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 1X1
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,566 ft — the air behaves like 5,346 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,568 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 1X1 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Higgins/Lipscomb County reaches roughly 5,358 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 1X1 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,711 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,574 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,566 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Higgins/Lipscomb County?
2,566 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1X1 (FAA), in Higgins, Texas.