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.

worst typical month: July · ≈7,050 ft station: PAISLEY · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at PAISLEY (2 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 7,026 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 7,026 ft caution

Field elevation 4,395 ft — the air behaves like 7,026 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
4,397 ft
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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.