Mc Lean, Texas · field elev 2,835 ft

Density Altitude at Mc Lean/Gray County (2E7)

From a field elevation of 2,835 ft, a typical July afternoon at Mc Lean/Gray County (92 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,541 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: July · ≈5,541 ft station: MC LEAN · 3 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MC LEAN (3 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 39.6 2,235 ft 52.4 3,084 ft
February 43.0 2,463 ft 56.4 3,344 ft
March 51.4 3,018 ft 66.1 3,964 ft
April 59.3 3,531 ft 74.0 4,459 ft
May 67.5 4,052 ft 81.1 4,896 ft
June 75.8 4,570 ft 88.5 5,344 ft ▲
July 79.5 4,798 ft 91.8 5,541 ft ▲
August 78.7 4,749 ft 91.4 5,517 ft ▲
September 72.2 4,347 ft 84.9 5,127 ft ▲
October 61.0 3,640 ft 74.4 4,483 ft
November 49.8 2,914 ft 62.9 3,761 ft
December 40.4 2,289 ft 52.3 3,077 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 2E7

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 5,553 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 5,553 ft caution

Field elevation 2,835 ft — the air behaves like 5,553 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 2E7 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mc Lean/Gray County reaches roughly 5,541 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 2E7 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,235 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,798 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,835 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Mc Lean/Gray County?

2,835 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 2E7 (FAA), in Mc Lean, Texas.