Moultonborough, New Hampshire · field elev 576 ft

Density Altitude at Moultonborough (4MB)

Moultonborough sits at 576 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,184 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,184 ft station: E SANDWICH · 4 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at E SANDWICH (4 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 19.7 −1,974 ft 29.1 −1,303 ft
February 21.8 −1,823 ft 33.1 −1,022 ft
March 30.5 −1,205 ft 41.8 −422 ft
April 42.8 −353 ft 55.2 479 ft
May 55.3 486 ft 68.4 1,338 ft
June 64.1 1,061 ft 76.7 1,865 ft
July 69.2 1,390 ft 81.8 2,184 ft
August 67.3 1,268 ft 80.0 2,072 ft
September 59.6 769 ft 71.5 1,536 ft
October 47.4 −42 ft 58.2 677 ft
November 35.9 −828 ft 45.0 −204 ft
December 25.7 −1,544 ft 34.0 −960 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.

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Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,197 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,197 ft

Field elevation 576 ft — the air behaves like 2,197 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 4MB in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Moultonborough reaches roughly 2,184 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 4MB on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,974 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,390 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 576 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Moultonborough?

576 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 4MB (FAA), in Moultonborough, New Hampshire.