Dalhart, Texas · field elev 3,991 ft
Density Altitude at Dalhart Municipal (KDHT)
From a field elevation of 3,991 ft, a typical July afternoon at Dalhart Municipal (94 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,040 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 | 36.3 | 3,446 ft | 51.3 | 4,437 ft |
| February | 39.5 | 3,661 ft | 54.9 | 4,669 ft |
| March | 47.2 | 4,170 ft | 63.5 | 5,216 ft ▲ |
| April | 55.0 | 4,675 ft | 71.0 | 5,684 ft ▲ |
| May | 64.9 | 5,304 ft | 80.2 | 6,247 ft ▲ |
| June | 74.9 | 5,924 ft | 90.2 | 6,846 ft ▲ |
| July | 78.7 | 6,156 ft | 93.5 | 7,040 ft ▲ |
| August | 76.9 | 6,046 ft | 91.1 | 6,899 ft ▲ |
| September | 69.5 | 5,591 ft | 84.2 | 6,488 ft ▲ |
| October | 57.1 | 4,810 ft | 72.6 | 5,783 ft ▲ |
| November | 45.1 | 4,032 ft | 60.7 | 5,039 ft ▲ |
| December | 36.1 | 3,433 ft | 50.5 | 4,385 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 KDHT
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,991 ft — the air behaves like 7,070 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,993 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 KDHT in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Dalhart Municipal reaches roughly 7,040 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 KDHT on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,433 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,156 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,991 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Dalhart Municipal?
3,991 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDHT (ICAO) / DHT (FAA), in Dalhart, Texas.