Ray, Michigan · field elev 632 ft
Density Altitude at Ray Community (57D)
Ray Community sits at 632 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,277 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 | 24.8 | −1,538 ft | 31.6 | −1,057 ft |
| February | 26.3 | −1,431 ft | 34.2 | −876 ft |
| March | 34.7 | −841 ft | 43.5 | −236 ft |
| April | 46.1 | −60 ft | 56.3 | 621 ft |
| May | 57.4 | 693 ft | 68.1 | 1,388 ft |
| June | 67.6 | 1,356 ft | 78.1 | 2,022 ft |
| July | 72.0 | 1,637 ft | 82.2 | 2,277 ft |
| August | 70.3 | 1,529 ft | 79.9 | 2,134 ft |
| September | 63.0 | 1,059 ft | 73.0 | 1,700 ft |
| October | 51.5 | 303 ft | 60.5 | 896 ft |
| November | 39.9 | −482 ft | 47.5 | 35 ft |
| December | 30.3 | −1,149 ft | 36.5 | −716 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 57D
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 632 ft — the air behaves like 2,265 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 633 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 57D in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Ray Community reaches roughly 2,277 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 57D on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,538 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,637 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 632 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Ray Community?
632 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 57D (FAA), in Ray, Michigan.