Douglas, Wyoming · field elev 4,933 ft
Density Altitude at Converse County (KDGW)
From a field elevation of 4,933 ft, a typical July afternoon at Converse County (89 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,914 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 | 25.8 | 3,904 ft | 39.0 | 4,793 ft |
| February | 27.1 | 3,993 ft | 40.1 | 4,866 ft |
| March | 36.5 | 4,627 ft | 50.2 | 5,525 ft ▲ |
| April | 43.6 | 5,096 ft | 57.5 | 5,991 ft ▲ |
| May | 52.9 | 5,698 ft | 67.1 | 6,592 ft ▲ |
| June | 63.7 | 6,381 ft | 79.8 | 7,367 ft ▲ |
| July | 71.9 | 6,888 ft | 89.0 | 7,914 ft ▲ |
| August | 69.9 | 6,765 ft | 87.0 | 7,796 ft ▲ |
| September | 59.6 | 6,124 ft | 76.6 | 7,174 ft ▲ |
| October | 45.6 | 5,227 ft | 60.9 | 6,206 ft ▲ |
| November | 34.0 | 4,460 ft | 47.8 | 5,370 ft ▲ |
| December | 24.9 | 3,842 ft | 37.8 | 4,713 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 KDGW
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,933 ft — the air behaves like 7,914 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,935 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 KDGW in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Converse County reaches roughly 7,914 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 KDGW on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,842 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,888 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,933 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Converse County?
4,933 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDGW (ICAO) / DGW (FAA), in Douglas, Wyoming.