Adin, California · field elev 4,234 ft
Density Altitude at Adin (A26)
From a field elevation of 4,234 ft, a typical July afternoon at Adin (89 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,051 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.7 | 3,707 ft | 47.0 | 4,456 ft |
| February | 38.1 | 3,868 ft | 50.4 | 4,678 ft |
| March | 42.2 | 4,141 ft | 55.7 | 5,019 ft ▲ |
| April | 47.0 | 4,456 ft | 61.8 | 5,406 ft ▲ |
| May | 54.8 | 4,961 ft | 70.9 | 5,974 ft ▲ |
| June | 61.5 | 5,388 ft | 79.4 | 6,494 ft ▲ |
| July | 69.7 | 5,900 ft | 88.7 | 7,051 ft ▲ |
| August | 68.4 | 5,819 ft | 88.2 | 7,021 ft ▲ |
| September | 62.7 | 5,463 ft | 82.6 | 6,687 ft ▲ |
| October | 51.7 | 4,762 ft | 68.8 | 5,844 ft ▲ |
| November | 41.2 | 4,074 ft | 54.5 | 4,942 ft |
| December | 34.2 | 3,606 ft | 45.3 | 4,345 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 A26
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,234 ft — the air behaves like 7,069 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,236 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 A26 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Adin reaches roughly 7,051 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 A26 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,606 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,900 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,234 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Adin?
4,234 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is A26 (FAA), in Adin, California.