White Cloud, Michigan · field elev 914 ft
Density Altitude at White Cloud (42C)
White Cloud sits at 914 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,466 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 | 22.7 | −1,334 ft | 29.6 | −845 ft |
| February | 24.0 | −1,241 ft | 31.8 | −691 ft |
| March | 32.6 | −635 ft | 42.0 | 12 ft |
| April | 44.1 | 155 ft | 54.8 | 870 ft |
| May | 55.5 | 917 ft | 66.7 | 1,645 ft |
| June | 65.2 | 1,548 ft | 76.2 | 2,248 ft |
| July | 68.8 | 1,779 ft | 79.7 | 2,466 ft |
| August | 67.1 | 1,670 ft | 77.9 | 2,354 ft |
| September | 60.7 | 1,257 ft | 71.4 | 1,945 ft |
| October | 48.9 | 478 ft | 58.7 | 1,127 ft |
| November | 37.3 | −310 ft | 44.9 | 209 ft |
| December | 28.0 | −958 ft | 34.4 | −510 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 42C
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 914 ft — the air behaves like 2,485 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 915 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 42C in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at White Cloud reaches roughly 2,466 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 42C on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,334 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,779 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 914 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of White Cloud?
914 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 42C (FAA), in White Cloud, Michigan.