Richland Center, Wisconsin · field elev 742 ft

Density Altitude at Richland (93C)

Richland sits at 742 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,399 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,399 ft station: RICHLAND CTR · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at RICHLAND CTR (6 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 17.5 −1,924 ft 27.3 −1,222 ft
February 21.4 −1,643 ft 31.8 −906 ft
March 33.2 −808 ft 44.0 −65 ft
April 45.3 23 ft 57.2 816 ft
May 57.0 803 ft 69.1 1,587 ft
June 67.0 1,453 ft 78.4 2,175 ft
July 70.8 1,696 ft 82.0 2,399 ft
August 68.8 1,568 ft 80.1 2,281 ft
September 61.0 1,065 ft 73.2 1,848 ft
October 48.4 231 ft 60.2 1,012 ft
November 35.4 −655 ft 45.2 16 ft
December 23.6 −1,485 ft 32.4 −864 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 93C

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,399 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,399 ft

Field elevation 742 ft — the air behaves like 2,399 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 93C in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Richland reaches roughly 2,399 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 93C on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,924 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,696 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 742 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Richland?

742 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 93C (FAA), in Richland Center, Wisconsin.