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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 106 ft — the air behaves like 2,055 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 107 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 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.