Somerset, Pennsylvania · field elev 2,275 ft

Density Altitude at Somerset County (2G9)

Somerset County sits at 2,275 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (79 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,060 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈4,060 ft station: JOHNSTOWN CAMBRIA CO AP · 21 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at JOHNSTOWN CAMBRIA CO AP (21 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 26.3 625 ft 33.4 1,117 ft
February 28.7 792 ft 36.3 1,316 ft
March 36.4 1,322 ft 44.7 1,883 ft
April 48.1 2,109 ft 57.9 2,752 ft
May 58.5 2,790 ft 68.2 3,410 ft
June 66.0 3,271 ft 74.9 3,831 ft
July 69.9 3,518 ft 78.6 4,060 ft
August 68.6 3,436 ft 77.1 3,967 ft
September 61.6 2,990 ft 70.5 3,555 ft
October 51.1 2,308 ft 59.4 2,848 ft
November 40.1 1,574 ft 47.4 2,063 ft
December 31.2 965 ft 37.8 1,418 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 2G9

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,084 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,084 ft

Field elevation 2,275 ft — the air behaves like 4,084 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 2G9 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 79 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Somerset County reaches roughly 4,060 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 2G9 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 625 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,518 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,275 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Somerset County?

2,275 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 2G9 (FAA), in Somerset, Pennsylvania.