Clemson, South Carolina · field elev 891 ft
Density Altitude at Oconee County Regional (KCEU)
Oconee County Regional sits at 891 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,993 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 | 42.7 | 31 ft | 51.9 | 650 ft |
| February | 46.0 | 255 ft | 55.7 | 901 ft |
| March | 53.2 | 736 ft | 63.9 | 1,436 ft |
| April | 60.9 | 1,242 ft | 72.0 | 1,955 ft |
| May | 68.8 | 1,751 ft | 79.0 | 2,395 ft |
| June | 75.7 | 2,188 ft | 85.3 | 2,785 ft |
| July | 79.3 | 2,413 ft | 88.7 | 2,993 ft |
| August | 78.0 | 2,332 ft | 87.3 | 2,907 ft |
| September | 72.8 | 2,005 ft | 82.0 | 2,581 ft |
| October | 62.1 | 1,320 ft | 72.3 | 1,974 ft |
| November | 52.0 | 656 ft | 62.3 | 1,333 ft |
| December | 45.0 | 187 ft | 53.8 | 776 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 KCEU
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 891 ft — the air behaves like 3,011 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 892 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 KCEU in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Oconee County Regional reaches roughly 2,993 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 KCEU on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 31 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,413 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 891 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Oconee County Regional?
891 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCEU (ICAO) / CEU (FAA), in Clemson, South Carolina.