Yuma, Colorado · field elev 4,138 ft
Density Altitude at Yuma Municipal (2V6)
From a field elevation of 4,138 ft, a typical July afternoon at Yuma Municipal (92 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,118 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 | 29.9 | 3,195 ft | 42.6 | 4,048 ft |
| February | 32.0 | 3,338 ft | 45.2 | 4,220 ft |
| March | 41.7 | 3,989 ft | 56.2 | 4,933 ft |
| April | 48.9 | 4,462 ft | 63.3 | 5,383 ft ▲ |
| May | 59.5 | 5,143 ft | 73.2 | 5,999 ft ▲ |
| June | 71.1 | 5,870 ft | 85.8 | 6,762 ft ▲ |
| July | 76.9 | 6,225 ft | 91.8 | 7,118 ft ▲ |
| August | 74.3 | 6,066 ft | 88.9 | 6,947 ft ▲ |
| September | 65.4 | 5,515 ft | 80.6 | 6,450 ft ▲ |
| October | 51.6 | 4,637 ft | 66.3 | 5,571 ft ▲ |
| November | 39.6 | 3,849 ft | 53.2 | 4,740 ft |
| December | 30.2 | 3,216 ft | 42.9 | 4,068 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 2V6
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,138 ft — the air behaves like 7,130 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,140 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 2V6 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Yuma Municipal reaches roughly 7,118 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 2V6 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,195 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,225 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,138 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Yuma Municipal?
4,138 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 2V6 (FAA), in Yuma, Colorado.