Holly, Colorado · field elev 3,399 ft
Density Altitude at Holly (K08)
From a field elevation of 3,399 ft, a typical July afternoon at Holly (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,319 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 | 30.5 | 2,317 ft | 45.7 | 3,340 ft |
| February | 33.9 | 2,549 ft | 49.7 | 3,603 ft |
| March | 43.2 | 3,174 ft | 60.2 | 4,281 ft |
| April | 51.3 | 3,707 ft | 68.3 | 4,793 ft |
| May | 61.8 | 4,383 ft | 77.9 | 5,387 ft ▲ |
| June | 72.7 | 5,067 ft | 89.1 | 6,063 ft ▲ |
| July | 78.1 | 5,399 ft | 93.4 | 6,319 ft ▲ |
| August | 75.7 | 5,252 ft | 90.6 | 6,153 ft ▲ |
| September | 67.1 | 4,718 ft | 83.1 | 5,703 ft ▲ |
| October | 53.7 | 3,863 ft | 70.5 | 4,930 ft |
| November | 40.6 | 3,001 ft | 57.0 | 4,076 ft |
| December | 30.7 | 2,331 ft | 46.2 | 3,373 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 K08
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,399 ft — the air behaves like 6,295 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,401 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 K08 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Holly reaches roughly 6,319 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 K08 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,317 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,399 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,399 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Holly?
3,399 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is K08 (FAA), in Holly, Colorado.