Dillon, South Carolina · field elev 133 ft

Density Altitude at Dillon County (KDLC)

Dillon County sits at 133 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,284 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,284 ft station: DILLON · 3 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at DILLON (3 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 44.1 −815 ft 56.3 4 ft
February 47.0 −618 ft 60.0 248 ft
March 53.6 −175 ft 67.5 736 ft
April 62.0 379 ft 76.1 1,285 ft
May 70.1 903 ft 83.1 1,724 ft
June 77.5 1,373 ft 89.0 2,088 ft
July 81.1 1,599 ft 92.2 2,284 ft
August 79.5 1,499 ft 90.4 2,174 ft
September 73.9 1,146 ft 85.1 1,848 ft
October 63.6 483 ft 76.3 1,298 ft
November 53.4 −188 ft 66.9 697 ft
December 46.8 −632 ft 59.0 182 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 KDLC

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,272 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,272 ft

Field elevation 133 ft — the air behaves like 2,272 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KDLC in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Dillon County reaches roughly 2,284 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 KDLC on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −815 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,599 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 133 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Dillon County?

133 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDLC (ICAO) / DLC (FAA), in Dillon, South Carolina.