Elkton, Maryland · field elev 106 ft

Density Altitude at Claremont (58M)

Claremont sits at 106 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,031 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,031 ft station: NEWARK AG FARM · 9 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at NEWARK AG FARM (9 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 33.8 −1,561 ft 42.5 −958 ft
February 35.5 −1,442 ft 45.6 −747 ft
March 43.5 −890 ft 54.2 −169 ft
April 54.5 −149 ft 66.9 664 ft
May 63.8 463 ft 75.6 1,220 ft
June 72.6 1,030 ft 83.8 1,734 ft
July 77.5 1,340 ft 88.6 2,031 ft
August 75.7 1,227 ft 86.8 1,920 ft
September 68.9 793 ft 79.4 1,460 ft
October 57.7 63 ft 69.1 806 ft
November 46.4 −693 ft 56.9 11 ft
December 38.4 −1,241 ft 47.0 −652 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 58M

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,055 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,055 ft

Field elevation 106 ft — the air behaves like 2,055 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 58M in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Claremont reaches roughly 2,031 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 58M on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,561 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,340 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 106 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Claremont?

106 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 58M (FAA), in Elkton, Maryland.