Lapeer, Michigan · field elev 835 ft
Density Altitude at Dupont/Lapeer (D95)
Dupont/Lapeer sits at 835 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,538 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.5 | −1,447 ft | 30.0 | −916 ft |
| February | 24.1 | −1,333 ft | 33.0 | −706 ft |
| March | 33.3 | −685 ft | 43.1 | −11 ft |
| April | 44.9 | 111 ft | 56.4 | 878 ft |
| May | 57.1 | 924 ft | 69.0 | 1,695 ft |
| June | 66.9 | 1,560 ft | 78.5 | 2,295 ft |
| July | 70.9 | 1,816 ft | 82.4 | 2,538 ft |
| August | 69.1 | 1,701 ft | 80.5 | 2,420 ft |
| September | 62.1 | 1,251 ft | 74.0 | 2,012 ft |
| October | 50.5 | 487 ft | 61.0 | 1,179 ft |
| November | 38.7 | −312 ft | 47.0 | 253 ft |
| December | 28.9 | −993 ft | 35.6 | −525 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 D95
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 835 ft — the air behaves like 2,513 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 836 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 D95 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Dupont/Lapeer reaches roughly 2,538 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 D95 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,447 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,816 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 835 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Dupont/Lapeer?
835 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is D95 (FAA), in Lapeer, Michigan.