Independence, California · field elev 3,908 ft
Density Altitude at Independence (2O7)
From a field elevation of 3,908 ft, a typical July afternoon at Independence (102 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,441 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.8 | 3,844 ft | 57.7 | 4,746 ft |
| February | 47.2 | 4,067 ft | 61.4 | 4,982 ft |
| March | 53.9 | 4,503 ft | 69.2 | 5,471 ft ▲ |
| April | 60.0 | 4,893 ft | 75.9 | 5,884 ft ▲ |
| May | 69.0 | 5,459 ft | 85.4 | 6,459 ft ▲ |
| June | 79.2 | 6,085 ft | 96.2 | 7,098 ft ▲ |
| July | 84.7 | 6,417 ft | 102.1 | 7,441 ft ▲ |
| August | 82.9 | 6,309 ft | 100.9 | 7,372 ft ▲ |
| September | 75.5 | 5,860 ft | 92.7 | 6,893 ft ▲ |
| October | 64.1 | 5,152 ft | 80.7 | 6,176 ft ▲ |
| November | 51.7 | 4,360 ft | 67.4 | 5,359 ft ▲ |
| December | 42.7 | 3,771 ft | 56.6 | 4,676 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 2O7
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,908 ft — the air behaves like 7,435 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,910 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 2O7 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 102 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Independence reaches roughly 7,441 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 2O7 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,771 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,417 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,908 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Independence?
3,908 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 2O7 (FAA), in Independence, California.