Julesburg, Colorado · field elev 3,495 ft
Density Altitude at Julesburg Municipal (7V8)
From a field elevation of 3,495 ft, a typical July afternoon at Julesburg Municipal (88 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,090 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 | 28.2 | 2,279 ft | 40.5 | 3,113 ft |
| February | 31.1 | 2,478 ft | 44.0 | 3,346 ft |
| March | 40.2 | 3,093 ft | 54.5 | 4,033 ft |
| April | 48.3 | 3,630 ft | 61.9 | 4,507 ft |
| May | 57.7 | 4,239 ft | 70.7 | 5,060 ft ▲ |
| June | 68.4 | 4,916 ft | 81.5 | 5,723 ft ▲ |
| July | 74.4 | 5,289 ft | 87.6 | 6,090 ft ▲ |
| August | 72.1 | 5,147 ft | 85.3 | 5,952 ft ▲ |
| September | 63.6 | 4,615 ft | 78.3 | 5,528 ft ▲ |
| October | 49.9 | 3,734 ft | 64.5 | 4,672 ft |
| November | 37.6 | 2,919 ft | 51.2 | 3,819 ft |
| December | 28.3 | 2,285 ft | 40.5 | 3,113 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 7V8
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,495 ft — the air behaves like 6,114 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,497 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 7V8 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Julesburg Municipal reaches roughly 6,090 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 7V8 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,279 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,289 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,495 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Julesburg Municipal?
3,495 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 7V8 (FAA), in Julesburg, Colorado.