Dahlonega, Georgia · field elev 1,329 ft
Density Altitude at Lumpkin County-Wimpys (9A0)
Lumpkin County-Wimpys sits at 1,329 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,349 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 | 38.8 | 310 ft | 50.3 | 1,085 ft |
| February | 41.7 | 508 ft | 53.6 | 1,304 ft |
| March | 48.2 | 945 ft | 61.4 | 1,814 ft |
| April | 56.2 | 1,475 ft | 70.1 | 2,371 ft |
| May | 63.9 | 1,975 ft | 76.6 | 2,780 ft |
| June | 71.3 | 2,447 ft | 82.7 | 3,159 ft |
| July | 74.8 | 2,668 ft | 85.8 | 3,349 ft |
| August | 73.8 | 2,605 ft | 84.5 | 3,269 ft |
| September | 68.4 | 2,263 ft | 79.8 | 2,980 ft |
| October | 58.1 | 1,599 ft | 71.3 | 2,447 ft |
| November | 48.2 | 945 ft | 61.6 | 1,827 ft |
| December | 41.3 | 480 ft | 53.4 | 1,291 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 9A0
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,329 ft — the air behaves like 3,361 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,330 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 9A0 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lumpkin County-Wimpys reaches roughly 3,349 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 9A0 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 310 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,668 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,329 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Lumpkin County-Wimpys?
1,329 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 9A0 (FAA), in Dahlonega, Georgia.