Gowanda, New York · field elev 830 ft

Density Altitude at Gowanda (D59)

Gowanda sits at 830 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (79 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,301 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,301 ft station: PERRYSBURG · 4 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at PERRYSBURG (4 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 23.4 −1,389 ft 31.0 −852 ft
February 24.9 −1,282 ft 33.6 −670 ft
March 33.0 −712 ft 43.0 −24 ft
April 43.9 37 ft 55.4 806 ft
May 56.6 885 ft 68.0 1,625 ft
June 65.6 1,471 ft 75.8 2,120 ft
July 68.9 1,682 ft 78.7 2,301 ft
August 68.1 1,631 ft 78.2 2,270 ft
September 61.0 1,173 ft 71.3 1,835 ft
October 49.4 408 ft 58.7 1,023 ft
November 38.7 −318 ft 46.9 240 ft
December 29.0 −992 ft 35.6 −532 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 D59

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,320 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,320 ft

Field elevation 830 ft — the air behaves like 2,320 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at D59 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 79 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Gowanda reaches roughly 2,301 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 D59 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,389 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,682 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 830 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Gowanda?

830 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is D59 (FAA), in Gowanda, New York.