Pulaski, Wisconsin · field elev 783 ft
Density Altitude at Carter (92C)
Carter sits at 783 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,313 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 | 16.8 | −1,924 ft | 24.5 | −1,370 ft |
| February | 19.9 | −1,699 ft | 28.9 | −1,058 ft |
| March | 30.6 | −939 ft | 39.9 | −294 ft |
| April | 43.3 | −62 ft | 53.6 | 629 ft |
| May | 55.5 | 755 ft | 66.6 | 1,477 ft |
| June | 65.0 | 1,374 ft | 75.4 | 2,037 ft |
| July | 69.3 | 1,650 ft | 79.8 | 2,313 ft |
| August | 67.8 | 1,554 ft | 78.2 | 2,213 ft |
| September | 60.2 | 1,063 ft | 71.0 | 1,759 ft |
| October | 48.7 | 302 ft | 58.2 | 932 ft |
| November | 35.6 | −590 ft | 44.0 | −15 ft |
| December | 24.0 | −1,405 ft | 31.2 | −897 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 92C
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 783 ft — the air behaves like 2,325 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 784 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 92C in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Carter reaches roughly 2,313 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 92C on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,924 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,650 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 783 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Carter?
783 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 92C (FAA), in Pulaski, Wisconsin.