Winifred, Montana · field elev 3,354 ft

Density Altitude at Winifred (9S7)

From a field elevation of 3,354 ft, a typical July afternoon at Winifred (83 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,660 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: July · ≈5,660 ft station: WINIFRED · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at WINIFRED (1 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 21.3 1,623 ft 32.7 2,412 ft
February 24.4 1,839 ft 35.5 2,602 ft
March 33.5 2,466 ft 45.2 3,251 ft
April 42.7 3,086 ft 54.9 3,886 ft
May 52.0 3,698 ft 64.3 4,486 ft
June 60.6 4,251 ft 73.1 5,036 ft ▲
July 68.6 4,756 ft 83.3 5,660 ft ▲
August 67.5 4,688 ft 83.1 5,648 ft ▲
September 57.2 4,034 ft 71.9 4,962 ft
October 44.0 3,172 ft 57.2 4,034 ft
November 32.7 2,412 ft 44.3 3,192 ft
December 23.6 1,784 ft 34.9 2,561 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 9S7

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 5,642 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 5,642 ft caution

Field elevation 3,354 ft — the air behaves like 5,642 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 9S7 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Winifred reaches roughly 5,660 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 9S7 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,623 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,756 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,354 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Winifred?

3,354 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 9S7 (FAA), in Winifred, Montana.