Paonia, Colorado · field elev 5,788 ft
Density Altitude at North Fork Valley (7V2)
North Fork Valley is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,788 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (90 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,023 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,235 ft above the field before the wheels roll.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.4 | 5,076 ft | 39.2 | 5,863 ft ▲ |
| February | 33.4 | 5,479 ft | 45.4 | 6,267 ft ▲ |
| March | 42.3 | 6,065 ft | 55.9 | 6,938 ft ▲ |
| April | 48.7 | 6,480 ft | 63.4 | 7,407 ft ▲ |
| May | 57.7 | 7,051 ft | 72.9 | 7,989 ft ▲ |
| June | 67.6 | 7,666 ft | 84.6 | 8,689 ft ⚠ |
| July | 73.8 | 8,044 ft | 90.3 | 9,023 ft ⚠ |
| August | 71.8 | 7,922 ft | 87.6 | 8,865 ft ⚠ |
| September | 63.8 | 7,432 ft | 79.5 | 8,386 ft ⚠ |
| October | 52.0 | 6,691 ft | 66.9 | 7,623 ft ▲ |
| November | 39.9 | 5,908 ft | 53.0 | 6,754 ft ▲ |
| December | 28.4 | 5,143 ft | 40.1 | 5,922 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 7V2
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,788 ft — the air behaves like 9,006 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,790 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 7V2 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at North Fork Valley reaches roughly 9,023 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 7V2 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,076 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,044 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,788 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of North Fork Valley?
5,788 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 7V2 (FAA), in Paonia, Colorado.