Snyder, Oklahoma · field elev 1,325 ft

Density Altitude at Snyder (4O1)

Snyder sits at 1,325 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (97 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,003 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈4,003 ft station: TIPTON 4S MESONET · 15 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at TIPTON 4S MESONET (15 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 40.4 414 ft 52.9 1,253 ft
February 44.4 685 ft 57.4 1,548 ft
March 53.1 1,266 ft 66.2 2,118 ft
April 60.6 1,757 ft 73.7 2,594 ft
May 71.5 2,455 ft 84.0 3,234 ft
June 80.9 3,043 ft 93.2 3,793 ft
July 84.6 3,271 ft 96.7 4,003 ft
August 83.4 3,197 ft 95.3 3,919 ft
September 75.4 2,700 ft 87.7 3,460 ft
October 63.4 1,938 ft 76.2 2,750 ft
November 50.4 1,087 ft 63.1 1,919 ft
December 41.6 496 ft 53.3 1,279 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 4O1

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,021 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,021 ft

Field elevation 1,325 ft — the air behaves like 4,021 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 4O1 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Snyder reaches roughly 4,003 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 4O1 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 414 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,271 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,325 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Snyder?

1,325 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 4O1 (FAA), in Snyder, Oklahoma.