Clarissa, Minnesota · field elev 1,308 ft
Density Altitude at Clarissa Municipal (8Y5)
Clarissa Municipal sits at 1,308 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (79 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,886 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 | 8.5 | −1,870 ft | 17.9 | −1,184 ft |
| February | 12.8 | −1,554 ft | 23.0 | −819 ft |
| March | 25.6 | −634 ft | 35.8 | 78 ft |
| April | 39.8 | 352 ft | 51.2 | 1,119 ft |
| May | 52.9 | 1,232 ft | 64.5 | 1,988 ft |
| June | 63.7 | 1,936 ft | 74.5 | 2,623 ft |
| July | 67.8 | 2,199 ft | 78.7 | 2,886 ft |
| August | 65.8 | 2,071 ft | 77.0 | 2,780 ft |
| September | 57.3 | 1,521 ft | 68.3 | 2,231 ft |
| October | 43.7 | 617 ft | 53.8 | 1,291 ft |
| November | 28.6 | −423 ft | 37.1 | 167 ft |
| December | 15.2 | −1,379 ft | 23.2 | −804 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 8Y5
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,308 ft — the air behaves like 2,904 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,309 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 8Y5 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 79 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Clarissa Municipal reaches roughly 2,886 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 8Y5 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,870 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,199 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,308 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Clarissa Municipal?
1,308 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 8Y5 (FAA), in Clarissa, Minnesota.