Daggett, California · field elev 1,930 ft
Density Altitude at Barstow-Daggett (KDAG)
From a field elevation of 1,930 ft, a typical July afternoon at Barstow-Daggett (105 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,225 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 | 48.8 | 1,729 ft | 61.4 | 2,553 ft |
| February | 52.8 | 1,993 ft | 65.5 | 2,816 ft |
| March | 59.1 | 2,405 ft | 72.6 | 3,265 ft |
| April | 65.4 | 2,809 ft | 79.5 | 3,694 ft |
| May | 74.2 | 3,365 ft | 88.9 | 4,269 ft |
| June | 83.6 | 3,946 ft | 99.4 | 4,896 ft |
| July | 89.6 | 4,311 ft | 105.0 | 5,225 ft ▲ |
| August | 88.5 | 4,245 ft | 103.9 | 5,160 ft ▲ |
| September | 81.1 | 3,793 ft | 96.3 | 4,712 ft |
| October | 68.8 | 3,026 ft | 83.2 | 3,922 ft |
| November | 56.1 | 2,210 ft | 69.6 | 3,076 ft |
| December | 47.4 | 1,636 ft | 59.9 | 2,456 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 KDAG
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 1,930 ft — the air behaves like 5,225 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,931 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 KDAG in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 105 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Barstow-Daggett reaches roughly 5,225 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 KDAG on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,636 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,311 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,930 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Barstow-Daggett?
1,930 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDAG (ICAO) / DAG (FAA), in Daggett, California.