Rosalia, Washington · field elev 2,170 ft
Density Altitude at Rosalia Municipal (72S)
Rosalia Municipal sits at 2,170 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,367 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 | 30.6 | 793 ft | 36.7 | 1,212 ft |
| February | 33.9 | 1,021 ft | 41.5 | 1,538 ft |
| March | 40.1 | 1,443 ft | 49.6 | 2,079 ft |
| April | 46.4 | 1,867 ft | 58.0 | 2,629 ft |
| May | 54.6 | 2,408 ft | 67.2 | 3,218 ft |
| June | 60.2 | 2,771 ft | 73.4 | 3,609 ft |
| July | 68.2 | 3,282 ft | 85.0 | 4,324 ft |
| August | 68.3 | 3,288 ft | 85.7 | 4,367 ft |
| September | 59.8 | 2,745 ft | 75.7 | 3,752 ft |
| October | 47.9 | 1,966 ft | 60.6 | 2,797 ft |
| November | 37.2 | 1,247 ft | 45.1 | 1,780 ft |
| December | 30.3 | 772 ft | 36.1 | 1,171 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 72S
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,170 ft — the air behaves like 4,385 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,171 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 72S in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Rosalia Municipal reaches roughly 4,367 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 72S on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 772 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,288 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,170 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Rosalia Municipal?
2,170 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 72S (FAA), in Rosalia, Washington.