Apple Valley, California · field elev 3,062 ft
Density Altitude at Apple Valley (KAPV)
From a field elevation of 3,062 ft, a typical August afternoon at Apple Valley (97 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,123 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 | 48.4 | 3,102 ft | 60.2 | 3,867 ft |
| February | 50.4 | 3,233 ft | 61.9 | 3,976 ft |
| March | 55.4 | 3,558 ft | 69.1 | 4,431 ft |
| April | 60.4 | 3,880 ft | 75.0 | 4,798 ft |
| May | 67.4 | 4,324 ft | 82.3 | 5,245 ft ▲ |
| June | 75.5 | 4,829 ft | 91.8 | 5,816 ft ▲ |
| July | 80.9 | 5,160 ft | 96.8 | 6,112 ft ▲ |
| August | 81.0 | 5,166 ft | 97.0 | 6,123 ft ▲ |
| September | 76.2 | 4,872 ft | 91.4 | 5,792 ft ▲ |
| October | 65.9 | 4,229 ft | 80.5 | 5,135 ft ▲ |
| November | 54.6 | 3,507 ft | 67.4 | 4,324 ft |
| December | 47.1 | 3,016 ft | 59.0 | 3,790 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 KAPV
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,062 ft — the air behaves like 6,123 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,064 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 KAPV in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Apple Valley reaches roughly 6,123 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 KAPV on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,016 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,166 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,062 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Apple Valley?
3,062 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAPV (ICAO) / APV (FAA), in Apple Valley, California.