Georgetown, California · field elev 2,625 ft
Density Altitude at Georgetown (E36)
From a field elevation of 2,625 ft, a typical July afternoon at Georgetown (91 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,221 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 | 44.3 | 2,290 ft | 52.3 | 2,818 ft |
| February | 45.4 | 2,363 ft | 54.8 | 2,981 ft |
| March | 48.3 | 2,555 ft | 58.6 | 3,227 ft |
| April | 52.5 | 2,831 ft | 64.0 | 3,573 ft |
| May | 59.7 | 3,298 ft | 71.7 | 4,059 ft |
| June | 68.8 | 3,877 ft | 81.7 | 4,677 ft |
| July | 76.8 | 4,376 ft | 90.7 | 5,221 ft ▲ |
| August | 76.5 | 4,357 ft | 90.6 | 5,215 ft ▲ |
| September | 71.5 | 4,046 ft | 85.7 | 4,920 ft |
| October | 61.7 | 3,427 ft | 74.0 | 4,202 ft |
| November | 49.9 | 2,661 ft | 58.8 | 3,240 ft |
| December | 43.1 | 2,210 ft | 50.4 | 2,694 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 E36
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,625 ft — the air behaves like 5,239 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,627 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 E36 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Georgetown reaches roughly 5,221 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 E36 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,210 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,376 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,625 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Georgetown?
2,625 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is E36 (FAA), in Georgetown, California.