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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,216 ft — the air behaves like 7,224 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,218 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 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.