Hayfork, California · field elev 2,334 ft
Density Altitude at Hayfork (F62)
From a field elevation of 2,334 ft, a typical July afternoon at Hayfork (95 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,130 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 | 40.3 | 1,661 ft | 49.5 | 2,275 ft |
| February | 43.3 | 1,862 ft | 55.3 | 2,655 ft |
| March | 47.2 | 2,123 ft | 61.1 | 3,030 ft |
| April | 51.8 | 2,426 ft | 67.6 | 3,445 ft |
| May | 59.4 | 2,921 ft | 77.1 | 4,039 ft |
| June | 66.3 | 3,362 ft | 86.1 | 4,590 ft |
| July | 73.7 | 3,828 ft | 95.1 | 5,130 ft ▲ |
| August | 72.3 | 3,740 ft | 94.5 | 5,095 ft ▲ |
| September | 66.2 | 3,356 ft | 88.5 | 4,735 ft |
| October | 55.8 | 2,688 ft | 75.2 | 3,921 ft |
| November | 45.4 | 2,003 ft | 57.3 | 2,785 ft |
| December | 38.6 | 1,545 ft | 46.7 | 2,089 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 F62
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,334 ft — the air behaves like 5,124 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,335 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 F62 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hayfork reaches roughly 5,130 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 F62 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,545 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,828 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,334 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hayfork?
2,334 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is F62 (FAA), in Hayfork, California.