Denton, Montana · field elev 3,594 ft
Density Altitude at Denton (5U0)
From a field elevation of 3,594 ft, a typical July afternoon at Denton (83 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,952 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.3 | 1,993 ft | 35.5 | 2,900 ft |
| February | 24.3 | 2,132 ft | 37.3 | 3,021 ft |
| March | 32.5 | 2,696 ft | 46.2 | 3,614 ft |
| April | 41.3 | 3,289 ft | 55.0 | 4,187 ft |
| May | 50.9 | 3,922 ft | 64.7 | 4,805 ft |
| June | 58.7 | 4,425 ft | 73.2 | 5,336 ft ▲ |
| July | 66.3 | 4,906 ft | 83.3 | 5,952 ft ▲ |
| August | 65.0 | 4,824 ft | 82.6 | 5,910 ft ▲ |
| September | 55.3 | 4,207 ft | 71.8 | 5,249 ft ▲ |
| October | 42.8 | 3,389 ft | 58.0 | 4,380 ft |
| November | 31.2 | 2,608 ft | 44.8 | 3,522 ft |
| December | 22.8 | 2,027 ft | 35.8 | 2,920 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 5U0
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,594 ft — the air behaves like 5,934 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,596 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 5U0 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Denton reaches roughly 5,952 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 5U0 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,993 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,906 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,594 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Denton?
3,594 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 5U0 (FAA), in Denton, Montana.