Mc Camey, Texas · field elev 2,433 ft
Density Altitude at Upton County (E48)
From a field elevation of 2,433 ft, a typical July afternoon at Upton County (96 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,321 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 | 46.7 | 2,212 ft | 60.5 | 3,114 ft |
| February | 51.5 | 2,529 ft | 65.8 | 3,452 ft |
| March | 59.4 | 3,043 ft | 74.2 | 3,980 ft |
| April | 67.6 | 3,566 ft | 82.3 | 4,479 ft |
| May | 76.3 | 4,110 ft | 89.8 | 4,934 ft |
| June | 83.2 | 4,534 ft | 95.5 | 5,274 ft ▲ |
| July | 84.8 | 4,632 ft | 96.3 | 5,321 ft ▲ |
| August | 84.3 | 4,601 ft | 95.9 | 5,298 ft ▲ |
| September | 77.6 | 4,191 ft | 89.5 | 4,916 ft |
| October | 68.1 | 3,598 ft | 80.8 | 4,388 ft |
| November | 56.0 | 2,823 ft | 69.6 | 3,692 ft |
| December | 47.8 | 2,285 ft | 61.4 | 3,171 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 E48
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,433 ft — the air behaves like 5,304 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,434 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 E48 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Upton County reaches roughly 5,321 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 E48 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,212 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,632 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,433 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Upton County?
2,433 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is E48 (FAA), in Mc Camey, Texas.