Cullman, Alabama · field elev 970 ft

Density Altitude at Cullman Regional/Folsom Field (KCMD)

Cullman Regional/Folsom Field sits at 970 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (88 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,034 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,034 ft station: CULLMAN NAHS · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CULLMAN NAHS (6 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 39.4 −96 ft 50.0 621 ft
February 43.2 163 ft 54.4 913 ft
March 50.3 641 ft 62.4 1,436 ft
April 58.6 1,189 ft 71.4 2,013 ft
May 66.5 1,701 ft 78.1 2,435 ft
June 74.0 2,178 ft 84.8 2,850 ft
July 77.2 2,379 ft 87.8 3,034 ft
August 76.6 2,341 ft 87.4 3,010 ft
September 71.1 1,994 ft 82.9 2,733 ft
October 60.1 1,287 ft 72.9 2,108 ft
November 49.6 594 ft 61.6 1,385 ft
December 42.5 116 ft 53.1 827 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 KCMD

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,046 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,046 ft

Field elevation 970 ft — the air behaves like 3,046 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KCMD in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Cullman Regional/Folsom Field reaches roughly 3,034 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 KCMD on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −96 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,379 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 970 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Cullman Regional/Folsom Field?

970 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCMD (ICAO) / CMD (FAA), in Cullman, Alabama.