Shoshoni, Wyoming · field elev 4,818 ft
Density Altitude at Shoshoni Municipal (49U)
From a field elevation of 4,818 ft, a typical July afternoon at Shoshoni Municipal (90 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,852 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 | 14.5 | 2,975 ft | 27.9 | 3,904 ft |
| February | 23.8 | 3,623 ft | 36.3 | 4,471 ft |
| March | 38.4 | 4,611 ft | 52.8 | 5,551 ft ▲ |
| April | 47.5 | 5,209 ft | 62.0 | 6,134 ft ▲ |
| May | 56.0 | 5,755 ft | 70.3 | 6,650 ft ▲ |
| June | 66.1 | 6,390 ft | 81.9 | 7,354 ft ▲ |
| July | 73.9 | 6,870 ft | 90.3 | 7,852 ft ▲ |
| August | 71.4 | 6,717 ft | 88.2 | 7,728 ft ▲ |
| September | 61.4 | 6,096 ft | 76.9 | 7,052 ft ▲ |
| October | 46.4 | 5,137 ft | 60.5 | 6,040 ft ▲ |
| November | 31.3 | 4,135 ft | 43.0 | 4,915 ft |
| December | 16.8 | 3,137 ft | 28.5 | 3,945 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 49U
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,818 ft — the air behaves like 7,834 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,820 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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 49U in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Shoshoni Municipal reaches roughly 7,852 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 49U on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,975 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,870 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,818 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Shoshoni Municipal?
4,818 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 49U (FAA), in Shoshoni, Wyoming.