Tecumseh, Michigan · field elev 797 ft

Density Altitude at Tecumseh Mills (22T)

Tecumseh Mills sits at 797 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,695 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,695 ft station: TECUMSEH · 4 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at TECUMSEH (4 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 23.7 −1,409 ft 32.5 −788 ft
February 26.3 −1,224 ft 36.4 −517 ft
March 35.4 −587 ft 46.4 165 ft
April 46.8 192 ft 59.5 1,035 ft
May 58.1 943 ft 71.1 1,782 ft
June 68.1 1,591 ft 80.9 2,398 ft
July 72.3 1,858 ft 85.7 2,695 ft
August 70.0 1,712 ft 82.7 2,510 ft
September 63.0 1,262 ft 76.2 2,104 ft
October 51.0 474 ft 63.2 1,275 ft
November 38.7 −359 ft 48.7 320 ft
December 29.6 −991 ft 37.9 −414 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 22T

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,713 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,713 ft

Field elevation 797 ft — the air behaves like 2,713 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 22T in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Tecumseh Mills reaches roughly 2,695 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 22T on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,409 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,858 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 797 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Tecumseh Mills?

797 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 22T (FAA), in Tecumseh, Michigan.