Allendale, South Carolina · field elev 162 ft

Density Altitude at Allendale County (KAQX)

Allendale County sits at 162 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,283 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,283 ft station: ALLENDALE 2 NW · 3 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at ALLENDALE 2 NW (3 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 45.9 −657 ft 58.5 185 ft
February 48.8 −461 ft 61.8 402 ft
March 55.1 −39 ft 68.8 855 ft
April 62.5 447 ft 76.4 1,339 ft
May 70.4 958 ft 83.2 1,765 ft
June 77.3 1,396 ft 88.6 2,099 ft
July 80.5 1,597 ft 91.6 2,283 ft
August 79.0 1,503 ft 89.3 2,142 ft
September 73.9 1,181 ft 84.9 1,871 ft
October 64.5 578 ft 77.4 1,402 ft
November 54.4 −86 ft 68.6 842 ft
December 47.9 −522 ft 60.8 336 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 KAQX

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,307 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,307 ft

Field elevation 162 ft — the air behaves like 2,307 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KAQX in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Allendale County reaches roughly 2,283 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 KAQX on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −657 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,597 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 162 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Allendale County?

162 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAQX (ICAO) / AQX (FAA), in Allendale, South Carolina.