Firebaugh, California · field elev 157 ft
Density Altitude at Firebaugh (F34)
Firebaugh sits at 157 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (98 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,646 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 | 47.8 | −535 ft | 56.9 | 74 ft |
| February | 51.7 | −272 ft | 62.6 | 448 ft |
| March | 56.1 | 21 ft | 68.5 | 830 ft |
| April | 60.7 | 324 ft | 75.0 | 1,245 ft |
| May | 68.1 | 804 ft | 83.9 | 1,803 ft |
| June | 75.0 | 1,245 ft | 92.2 | 2,313 ft |
| July | 80.2 | 1,572 ft | 97.7 | 2,646 ft |
| August | 79.0 | 1,497 ft | 96.7 | 2,586 ft |
| September | 74.8 | 1,232 ft | 91.7 | 2,283 ft |
| October | 65.0 | 604 ft | 80.1 | 1,566 ft |
| November | 54.1 | −112 ft | 66.4 | 694 ft |
| December | 46.9 | −595 ft | 56.3 | 34 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 F34
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 157 ft — the air behaves like 2,664 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 158 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 F34 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 98 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Firebaugh reaches roughly 2,646 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 F34 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −595 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,572 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 157 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Firebaugh?
157 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is F34 (FAA), in Firebaugh, California.