Cimarron, Kansas · field elev 2,750 ft
Density Altitude at Cimarron Municipal (8K8)
From a field elevation of 2,750 ft, a typical July afternoon at Cimarron Municipal (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,497 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 | 31.5 | 1,578 ft | 44.6 | 2,465 ft |
| February | 34.8 | 1,804 ft | 48.5 | 2,723 ft |
| March | 44.4 | 2,451 ft | 58.6 | 3,381 ft |
| April | 53.5 | 3,051 ft | 67.6 | 3,954 ft |
| May | 64.2 | 3,739 ft | 77.6 | 4,577 ft |
| June | 74.7 | 4,398 ft | 87.7 | 5,192 ft ▲ |
| July | 79.8 | 4,713 ft | 92.8 | 5,497 ft ▲ |
| August | 77.4 | 4,565 ft | 90.2 | 5,342 ft ▲ |
| September | 69.6 | 4,080 ft | 83.4 | 4,932 ft |
| October | 56.2 | 3,226 ft | 70.6 | 4,143 ft |
| November | 43.0 | 2,358 ft | 56.7 | 3,259 ft |
| December | 32.8 | 1,667 ft | 45.7 | 2,538 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 8K8
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,750 ft — the air behaves like 5,509 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,752 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 8K8 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Cimarron Municipal reaches roughly 5,497 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 8K8 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,578 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,713 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,750 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Cimarron Municipal?
2,750 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 8K8 (FAA), in Cimarron, Kansas.