Paisley, Oregon · field elev 4,395 ft
Density Altitude at Paisley (22S)
From a field elevation of 4,395 ft, a typical July afternoon at Paisley (85 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,050 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 | 32.5 | 3,691 ft | 42.6 | 4,366 ft |
| February | 35.5 | 3,894 ft | 46.2 | 4,603 ft |
| March | 40.4 | 4,221 ft | 52.4 | 5,005 ft ▲ |
| April | 45.0 | 4,524 ft | 58.4 | 5,389 ft ▲ |
| May | 53.0 | 5,044 ft | 66.9 | 5,923 ft ▲ |
| June | 59.4 | 5,452 ft | 75.1 | 6,428 ft ▲ |
| July | 67.3 | 5,948 ft | 85.4 | 7,050 ft ▲ |
| August | 65.8 | 5,854 ft | 84.5 | 6,996 ft ▲ |
| September | 58.8 | 5,414 ft | 77.1 | 6,550 ft ▲ |
| October | 47.9 | 4,713 ft | 63.7 | 5,723 ft ▲ |
| November | 37.4 | 4,021 ft | 49.0 | 4,785 ft |
| December | 30.4 | 3,549 ft | 39.9 | 4,187 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 22S
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,395 ft — the air behaves like 7,026 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,397 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 22S in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Paisley reaches roughly 7,050 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 22S on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,549 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,948 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,395 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Paisley?
4,395 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 22S (FAA), in Paisley, Oregon.