Presho, South Dakota · field elev 1,760 ft
Density Altitude at Presho Municipal (5P5)
Presho Municipal sits at 1,760 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,959 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 | 17.7 | −631 ft | 29.9 | 233 ft |
| February | 21.0 | −394 ft | 33.3 | 469 ft |
| March | 32.8 | 434 ft | 46.1 | 1,339 ft |
| April | 45.3 | 1,285 ft | 59.6 | 2,228 ft |
| May | 55.6 | 1,967 ft | 68.8 | 2,817 ft |
| June | 66.3 | 2,658 ft | 79.2 | 3,468 ft |
| July | 73.3 | 3,101 ft | 87.2 | 3,959 ft |
| August | 71.5 | 2,988 ft | 85.6 | 3,862 ft |
| September | 62.8 | 2,434 ft | 77.7 | 3,376 ft |
| October | 48.3 | 1,486 ft | 61.9 | 2,376 ft |
| November | 32.1 | 386 ft | 45.3 | 1,285 ft |
| December | 21.1 | −387 ft | 32.5 | 413 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 5P5
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,760 ft — the air behaves like 3,947 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,761 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 5P5 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Presho Municipal reaches roughly 3,959 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 5P5 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −631 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,101 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,760 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Presho Municipal?
1,760 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 5P5 (FAA), in Presho, South Dakota.