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.

worst typical month: July · ≈6,672 ft station: MULESHOE #1 · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MULESHOE #1 (6 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 6,696 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 6,696 ft caution

Field elevation 3,779 ft — the air behaves like 6,696 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
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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.