Clearwater, Oregon · field elev 3,361 ft

Density Altitude at Toketee State (3S6)

From a field elevation of 3,361 ft, a typical August afternoon at Toketee State (79 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,414 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: August · ≈5,414 ft station: LEMOLO LAKE 3 NNW · 14 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at LEMOLO LAKE 3 NNW (14 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 33.2 2,454 ft 39.5 2,880 ft
February 34.5 2,543 ft 41.6 3,021 ft
March 37.3 2,732 ft 45.5 3,280 ft
April 41.1 2,987 ft 50.2 3,589 ft
May 49.5 3,543 ft 60.8 4,273 ft
June 55.6 3,939 ft 68.3 4,746 ft
July 63.7 4,457 ft 79.0 5,408 ft ▲
August 63.1 4,419 ft 79.1 5,414 ft ▲
September 57.5 4,062 ft 72.2 4,989 ft
October 47.2 3,392 ft 58.5 4,126 ft
November 37.8 2,766 ft 45.0 3,247 ft
December 32.3 2,393 ft 38.3 2,800 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 3S6

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 5,408 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 5,408 ft caution

Field elevation 3,361 ft — the air behaves like 5,408 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 3S6 in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 79 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Toketee State reaches roughly 5,414 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 3S6 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,393 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,457 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,361 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Toketee State?

3,361 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 3S6 (FAA), in Clearwater, Oregon.