Iola, Wisconsin · field elev 882 ft
Density Altitude at Central County (68C)
Central County sits at 882 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,570 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 | 16.3 | −1,835 ft | 25.1 | −1,203 ft |
| February | 19.8 | −1,582 ft | 29.2 | −913 ft |
| March | 31.3 | −766 ft | 41.3 | −75 ft |
| April | 43.9 | 102 ft | 55.1 | 851 ft |
| May | 56.6 | 949 ft | 68.2 | 1,702 ft |
| June | 66.1 | 1,567 ft | 77.4 | 2,284 ft |
| July | 70.4 | 1,842 ft | 82.0 | 2,570 ft |
| August | 68.4 | 1,714 ft | 79.5 | 2,415 ft |
| September | 60.3 | 1,192 ft | 71.7 | 1,924 ft |
| October | 47.4 | 338 ft | 57.9 | 1,035 ft |
| November | 34.4 | −550 ft | 43.1 | 47 ft |
| December | 22.4 | −1,396 ft | 30.2 | −843 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 68C
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 882 ft — the air behaves like 2,570 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 883 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 68C in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Central County reaches roughly 2,570 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 68C on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,835 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,842 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 882 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Central County?
882 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 68C (FAA), in Iola, Wisconsin.