Christmas Valley, Oregon · field elev 4,320 ft
Density Altitude at Christmas Valley (62S)
From a field elevation of 4,320 ft, a typical July afternoon at Christmas Valley (85 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,917 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 | 30.1 | 3,435 ft | 39.3 | 4,055 ft |
| February | 32.4 | 3,591 ft | 42.8 | 4,287 ft |
| March | 37.6 | 3,941 ft | 50.6 | 4,796 ft |
| April | 41.9 | 4,227 ft | 56.8 | 5,195 ft ▲ |
| May | 50.0 | 4,757 ft | 66.1 | 5,781 ft ▲ |
| June | 56.8 | 5,195 ft | 74.0 | 6,270 ft ▲ |
| July | 64.8 | 5,700 ft | 84.7 | 6,917 ft ▲ |
| August | 62.9 | 5,581 ft | 83.2 | 6,827 ft ▲ |
| September | 55.4 | 5,105 ft | 75.7 | 6,374 ft ▲ |
| October | 44.5 | 4,399 ft | 61.4 | 5,487 ft ▲ |
| November | 34.6 | 3,740 ft | 46.0 | 4,497 ft |
| December | 27.9 | 3,285 ft | 37.6 | 3,941 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 62S
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,320 ft — the air behaves like 6,935 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,322 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 62S in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Christmas Valley reaches roughly 6,917 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 62S on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,285 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,700 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,320 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Christmas Valley?
4,320 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 62S (FAA), in Christmas Valley, Oregon.