Happy Camp, California · field elev 1,209 ft
Density Altitude at Happy Camp (36S)
Happy Camp sits at 1,209 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (94 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,713 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.7 | 290 ft | 48.9 | 844 ft |
| February | 44.0 | 514 ft | 54.6 | 1,222 ft |
| March | 47.3 | 736 ft | 60.2 | 1,588 ft |
| April | 51.6 | 1,023 ft | 66.6 | 2,001 ft |
| May | 58.9 | 1,503 ft | 75.5 | 2,565 ft |
| June | 65.0 | 1,898 ft | 83.5 | 3,062 ft |
| July | 73.1 | 2,414 ft | 94.2 | 3,713 ft |
| August | 71.6 | 2,319 ft | 93.8 | 3,689 ft |
| September | 65.7 | 1,943 ft | 87.1 | 3,282 ft |
| October | 55.3 | 1,268 ft | 71.9 | 2,338 ft |
| November | 45.5 | 616 ft | 55.2 | 1,261 ft |
| December | 39.9 | 236 ft | 47.3 | 736 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 36S
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,209 ft — the air behaves like 3,701 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,210 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 36S in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Happy Camp reaches roughly 3,713 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 36S on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 236 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,414 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,209 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Happy Camp?
1,209 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 36S (FAA), in Happy Camp, California.