Dayton/Carson City, Nevada · field elev 4,414 ft
Density Altitude at Dayton Valley Airpark (A34)
From a field elevation of 4,414 ft, a typical July afternoon at Dayton Valley Airpark (94 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,575 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 | 36.9 | 4,011 ft | 47.7 | 4,724 ft |
| February | 40.6 | 4,257 ft | 52.1 | 5,009 ft ▲ |
| March | 46.6 | 4,652 ft | 59.2 | 5,463 ft ▲ |
| April | 51.6 | 4,977 ft | 64.7 | 5,809 ft ▲ |
| May | 60.3 | 5,532 ft | 74.1 | 6,390 ft ▲ |
| June | 69.2 | 6,089 ft | 84.6 | 7,025 ft ▲ |
| July | 77.2 | 6,579 ft | 93.9 | 7,575 ft ▲ |
| August | 75.1 | 6,451 ft | 92.1 | 7,469 ft ▲ |
| September | 67.0 | 5,952 ft | 83.8 | 6,977 ft ▲ |
| October | 55.1 | 5,202 ft | 70.4 | 6,163 ft ▲ |
| November | 43.8 | 4,469 ft | 56.7 | 5,304 ft ▲ |
| December | 36.2 | 3,964 ft | 46.7 | 4,659 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 A34
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,414 ft — the air behaves like 7,581 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,416 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 A34 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Dayton Valley Airpark reaches roughly 7,575 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 A34 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,964 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,579 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,414 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Dayton Valley Airpark?
4,414 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is A34 (FAA), in Dayton/Carson City, Nevada.