Wickenburg, Arizona · field elev 2,379 ft
Density Altitude at Wickenburg Municipal (E25)
From a field elevation of 2,379 ft, a typical July afternoon at Wickenburg Municipal (104 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,714 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 | 49.7 | 2,344 ft | 65.4 | 3,360 ft |
| February | 52.2 | 2,508 ft | 68.0 | 3,525 ft |
| March | 57.9 | 2,880 ft | 74.7 | 3,945 ft |
| April | 63.8 | 3,259 ft | 82.0 | 4,395 ft |
| May | 71.9 | 3,770 ft | 90.9 | 4,934 ft |
| June | 81.3 | 4,353 ft | 100.8 | 5,521 ft ▲ |
| July | 88.3 | 4,778 ft | 104.1 | 5,714 ft ▲ |
| August | 87.2 | 4,712 ft | 102.4 | 5,615 ft ▲ |
| September | 80.3 | 4,291 ft | 96.4 | 5,262 ft ▲ |
| October | 68.3 | 3,544 ft | 85.7 | 4,621 ft |
| November | 56.5 | 2,789 ft | 73.5 | 3,870 ft |
| December | 48.6 | 2,271 ft | 64.2 | 3,284 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 E25
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,379 ft — the air behaves like 5,708 ft.
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- 2,380 ft
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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 E25 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 104 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wickenburg Municipal reaches roughly 5,714 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 E25 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,271 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,778 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,379 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Wickenburg Municipal?
2,379 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is E25 (FAA), in Wickenburg, Arizona.