Muleshoe, Texas · field elev 3,779 ft
Density Altitude at Muleshoe Municipal (2T1)
From a field elevation of 3,779 ft, a typical July afternoon at Muleshoe Municipal (92 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,672 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 | 36.5 | 3,197 ft | 53.1 | 4,292 ft |
| February | 40.4 | 3,458 ft | 57.7 | 4,588 ft |
| March | 47.8 | 3,947 ft | 65.6 | 5,088 ft ▲ |
| April | 55.6 | 4,453 ft | 73.7 | 5,592 ft ▲ |
| May | 64.9 | 5,044 ft | 81.5 | 6,068 ft ▲ |
| June | 74.5 | 5,641 ft | 90.3 | 6,595 ft ▲ |
| July | 77.1 | 5,801 ft | 91.6 | 6,672 ft ▲ |
| August | 75.6 | 5,709 ft | 90.0 | 6,577 ft ▲ |
| September | 68.4 | 5,264 ft | 83.3 | 6,177 ft ▲ |
| October | 57.2 | 4,556 ft | 73.8 | 5,598 ft ▲ |
| November | 45.0 | 3,763 ft | 62.1 | 4,868 ft |
| December | 37.4 | 3,258 ft | 53.5 | 4,318 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 2T1
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,779 ft — the air behaves like 6,696 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,781 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 2T1 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Muleshoe Municipal reaches roughly 6,672 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 2T1 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,197 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,801 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,779 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Muleshoe Municipal?
3,779 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 2T1 (FAA), in Muleshoe, Texas.