Clovis, New Mexico · field elev 4,216 ft

Density Altitude at Clovis Regional (KCVN)

From a field elevation of 4,216 ft, a typical July afternoon at Clovis Regional (92 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,236 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: July · ≈7,236 ft station: CLOVIS · 7 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CLOVIS (7 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 39.3 3,926 ft 52.7 4,804 ft
February 43.1 4,178 ft 57.3 5,099 ft ▲
March 50.1 4,636 ft 65.1 5,592 ft ▲
April 57.4 5,105 ft 72.7 6,063 ft ▲
May 66.8 5,698 ft 81.7 6,611 ft ▲
June 76.3 6,284 ft 91.1 7,171 ft ▲
July 78.8 6,436 ft 92.2 7,236 ft ▲
August 77.2 6,339 ft 90.8 7,153 ft ▲
September 70.2 5,909 ft 83.5 6,719 ft ▲
October 59.0 5,207 ft 73.3 6,100 ft ▲
November 47.5 4,467 ft 61.4 5,359 ft ▲
December 40.2 3,986 ft 53.2 4,836 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 KCVN

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 7,224 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 7,224 ft caution

Field elevation 4,216 ft — the air behaves like 7,224 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KCVN in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Clovis Regional reaches roughly 7,236 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 KCVN on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,926 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,436 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,216 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Clovis Regional?

4,216 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCVN (ICAO) / CVN (FAA), in Clovis, New Mexico.