Angwin, California · field elev 1,875 ft

Density Altitude at Angwin-Parrett Field (2O3)

Angwin-Parrett Field sits at 1,875 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,941 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,941 ft station: ANGWIN PACIFIC UNION COLLEGE · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at ANGWIN PACIFIC UNION COLLEGE (1 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 46.5 1,508 ft 53.7 1,985 ft
February 47.8 1,595 ft 55.9 2,129 ft
March 50.6 1,780 ft 60.3 2,414 ft
April 54.1 2,011 ft 65.9 2,774 ft
May 59.7 2,376 ft 72.7 3,204 ft
June 65.7 2,761 ft 80.0 3,658 ft
July 69.4 2,996 ft 84.6 3,941 ft
August 69.1 2,977 ft 84.3 3,922 ft
September 67.4 2,869 ft 81.3 3,738 ft
October 61.1 2,466 ft 72.4 3,185 ft
November 51.3 1,827 ft 59.8 2,382 ft
December 45.8 1,461 ft 52.7 1,919 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 2O3

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,965 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,965 ft

Field elevation 1,875 ft — the air behaves like 3,965 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 2O3 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Angwin-Parrett Field reaches roughly 3,941 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 2O3 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,461 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,996 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,875 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Angwin-Parrett Field?

1,875 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 2O3 (FAA), in Angwin, California.