Sebewaing, Michigan · field elev 584 ft

Density Altitude at Sebewaing Township (98G)

Sebewaing Township sits at 584 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,200 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,200 ft station: CARO WWTP · 17 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CARO WWTP (17 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 22.0 −1,798 ft 29.4 −1,272 ft
February 23.1 −1,719 ft 31.5 −1,124 ft
March 32.4 −1,061 ft 41.7 −418 ft
April 44.4 −235 ft 55.3 496 ft
May 56.4 568 ft 68.0 1,323 ft
June 66.3 1,213 ft 78.1 1,963 ft
July 70.7 1,495 ft 81.9 2,200 ft
August 68.6 1,361 ft 79.9 2,076 ft
September 61.5 902 ft 72.9 1,635 ft
October 49.7 123 ft 59.8 791 ft
November 38.3 −652 ft 46.1 −119 ft
December 28.3 −1,350 ft 34.6 −908 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 98G

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,206 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,206 ft

Field elevation 584 ft — the air behaves like 2,206 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 98G in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sebewaing Township reaches roughly 2,200 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 98G on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,798 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,495 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 584 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Sebewaing Township?

584 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 98G (FAA), in Sebewaing, Michigan.