Edgemont, South Dakota · field elev 3,594 ft
Density Altitude at Edgemont Municipal (6V0)
From a field elevation of 3,594 ft, a typical July afternoon at Edgemont Municipal (89 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,282 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 | 18.9 | 1,754 ft | 33.6 | 2,771 ft |
| February | 23.1 | 2,048 ft | 38.4 | 3,095 ft |
| March | 34.2 | 2,812 ft | 50.3 | 3,883 ft |
| April | 43.4 | 3,429 ft | 59.3 | 4,463 ft |
| May | 53.3 | 4,077 ft | 68.7 | 5,056 ft ▲ |
| June | 64.0 | 4,761 ft | 80.1 | 5,758 ft ▲ |
| July | 71.8 | 5,249 ft | 88.8 | 6,282 ft ▲ |
| August | 69.7 | 5,118 ft | 87.3 | 6,192 ft ▲ |
| September | 59.5 | 4,476 ft | 77.6 | 5,606 ft ▲ |
| October | 44.5 | 3,502 ft | 61.8 | 4,622 ft |
| November | 30.8 | 2,580 ft | 46.9 | 3,660 ft |
| December | 20.1 | 1,838 ft | 34.8 | 2,853 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 6V0
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,594 ft — the air behaves like 6,294 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 6V0 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Edgemont Municipal reaches roughly 6,282 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 6V0 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,754 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,249 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 Edgemont Municipal?
3,594 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 6V0 (FAA), in Edgemont, South Dakota.