Dinsmore, California · field elev 2,393 ft
Density Altitude at Dinsmore (D63)
From a field elevation of 2,393 ft, a typical July afternoon at Dinsmore (95 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,202 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 | 40.3 | 1,734 ft | 49.5 | 2,348 ft |
| February | 43.3 | 1,936 ft | 55.3 | 2,728 ft |
| March | 47.2 | 2,196 ft | 61.1 | 3,103 ft |
| April | 51.8 | 2,499 ft | 67.6 | 3,517 ft |
| May | 59.4 | 2,994 ft | 77.1 | 4,111 ft |
| June | 66.3 | 3,435 ft | 86.1 | 4,662 ft |
| July | 73.7 | 3,900 ft | 95.1 | 5,202 ft ▲ |
| August | 72.3 | 3,813 ft | 94.5 | 5,166 ft ▲ |
| September | 66.2 | 3,428 ft | 88.5 | 4,807 ft |
| October | 55.8 | 2,761 ft | 75.2 | 3,993 ft |
| November | 45.4 | 2,076 ft | 57.3 | 2,858 ft |
| December | 38.6 | 1,619 ft | 46.7 | 2,162 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 D63
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,393 ft — the air behaves like 5,196 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,394 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
- —
- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
- —
- AIR DENSITY INDEX
- —
- AIR DENSITY
- —
- WATER · GRAINS/LB
- —
For training and reference · verify with official sources and your POH before flight · no tool on this site renders a go / no-go judgment
Nearby California fields
- H47 — Hyampom
Hyampom · elev 1,277 ft
- F62 — Hayfork
Hayfork · elev 2,334 ft
- O19 — Kneeland
Eureka · elev 2,741 ft
- T42 — Ruth
Ruth · elev 2,781 ft
- KFOT — Rohnerville
Fortuna · elev 393 ft
- O16 — Garberville
Garberville · elev 551 ft
- KEKA — Murray Field
Eureka · elev 11 ft
- O33 — Samoa Field
Eureka · elev 20 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at D63 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Dinsmore reaches roughly 5,202 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 D63 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,619 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,900 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,393 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Dinsmore?
2,393 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is D63 (FAA), in Dinsmore, California.