Clare, Michigan · field elev 856 ft
Density Altitude at Clare Municipal (48D)
Clare Municipal sits at 856 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,538 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 | 20.9 | −1,536 ft | 29.2 | −946 ft |
| February | 22.2 | −1,443 ft | 32.0 | −750 ft |
| March | 31.5 | −784 ft | 42.6 | −19 ft |
| April | 43.3 | 29 ft | 55.5 | 845 ft |
| May | 55.5 | 845 ft | 68.4 | 1,682 ft |
| June | 65.5 | 1,496 ft | 78.1 | 2,296 ft |
| July | 69.6 | 1,759 ft | 82.0 | 2,538 ft |
| August | 67.6 | 1,631 ft | 79.9 | 2,408 ft |
| September | 60.1 | 1,146 ft | 72.7 | 1,956 ft |
| October | 48.3 | 366 ft | 59.5 | 1,107 ft |
| November | 36.9 | −409 ft | 45.6 | 184 ft |
| December | 27.1 | −1,094 ft | 34.3 | −589 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 48D
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 856 ft — the air behaves like 2,538 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 857 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 48D in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Clare Municipal reaches roughly 2,538 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 48D on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,536 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,759 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 856 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Clare Municipal?
856 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 48D (FAA), in Clare, Michigan.