Lowell, Michigan · field elev 681 ft
Density Altitude at Lowell City (24C)
Lowell City sits at 681 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,319 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.5 | −1,569 ft | 30.3 | −1,087 ft |
| February | 25.6 | −1,419 ft | 33.3 | −877 ft |
| March | 34.6 | −787 ft | 43.7 | −162 ft |
| April | 46.6 | 35 ft | 57.4 | 754 ft |
| May | 58.8 | 846 ft | 70.0 | 1,570 ft |
| June | 67.8 | 1,429 ft | 78.2 | 2,088 ft |
| July | 71.9 | 1,691 ft | 81.9 | 2,319 ft |
| August | 70.0 | 1,570 ft | 79.8 | 2,188 ft |
| September | 62.5 | 1,087 ft | 73.0 | 1,760 ft |
| October | 50.4 | 290 ft | 60.0 | 924 ft |
| November | 39.2 | −469 ft | 46.7 | 41 ft |
| December | 29.5 | −1,144 ft | 35.3 | −738 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 24C
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 681 ft — the air behaves like 2,325 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 682 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 24C in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lowell City reaches roughly 2,319 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 24C on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,569 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,691 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 681 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Lowell City?
681 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 24C (FAA), in Lowell, Michigan.