Auburn, California · field elev 1,538 ft
Density Altitude at Auburn Municipal (KAUN)
Auburn Municipal sits at 1,538 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,022 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 | 47.1 | 1,131 ft | 56.3 | 1,739 ft |
| February | 49.7 | 1,304 ft | 59.4 | 1,941 ft |
| March | 52.7 | 1,503 ft | 63.1 | 2,180 ft |
| April | 56.4 | 1,746 ft | 68.1 | 2,500 ft |
| May | 64.2 | 2,251 ft | 76.9 | 3,055 ft |
| June | 71.6 | 2,722 ft | 85.7 | 3,598 ft |
| July | 78.1 | 3,129 ft | 92.7 | 4,022 ft |
| August | 77.4 | 3,086 ft | 92.0 | 3,980 ft |
| September | 73.2 | 2,823 ft | 86.8 | 3,665 ft |
| October | 64.3 | 2,258 ft | 76.9 | 3,055 ft |
| November | 53.4 | 1,549 ft | 63.8 | 2,225 ft |
| December | 46.5 | 1,091 ft | 55.8 | 1,707 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 KAUN
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,538 ft — the air behaves like 4,040 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,539 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 KAUN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Auburn Municipal reaches roughly 4,022 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 KAUN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,091 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,129 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,538 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Auburn Municipal?
1,538 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAUN (ICAO) / AUN (FAA), in Auburn, California.