Upton, Wyoming · field elev 4,290 ft
Density Altitude at Upton Municipal (83V)
From a field elevation of 4,290 ft, a typical July afternoon at Upton Municipal (87 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,012 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 | 21.0 | 2,771 ft | 32.5 | 3,561 ft |
| February | 23.4 | 2,938 ft | 35.0 | 3,730 ft |
| March | 34.5 | 3,696 ft | 47.0 | 4,525 ft |
| April | 42.8 | 4,250 ft | 55.8 | 5,094 ft ▲ |
| May | 52.5 | 4,882 ft | 65.3 | 5,695 ft ▲ |
| June | 63.2 | 5,563 ft | 77.2 | 6,429 ft ▲ |
| July | 71.8 | 6,098 ft | 86.9 | 7,012 ft ▲ |
| August | 69.9 | 5,981 ft | 85.3 | 6,917 ft ▲ |
| September | 59.6 | 5,336 ft | 74.8 | 6,282 ft ▲ |
| October | 45.3 | 4,414 ft | 58.7 | 5,279 ft ▲ |
| November | 31.5 | 3,493 ft | 43.5 | 4,296 ft |
| December | 21.8 | 2,827 ft | 33.2 | 3,608 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 83V
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,290 ft — the air behaves like 7,018 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,292 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 83V in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Upton Municipal reaches roughly 7,012 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 83V on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,771 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,098 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,290 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Upton Municipal?
4,290 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 83V (FAA), in Upton, Wyoming.