Deming, New Mexico · field elev 4,314 ft

Density Altitude at Deming Municipal (KDMN)

From a field elevation of 4,314 ft, a typical June afternoon at Deming Municipal (96 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,583 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: June · ≈7,583 ft station: DEMING MUNI AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at DEMING MUNI AP (0 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 42.3 4,246 ft 57.6 5,238 ft ▲
February 46.4 4,516 ft 62.2 5,530 ft ▲
March 53.2 4,957 ft 69.9 6,010 ft ▲
April 60.2 5,403 ft 77.5 6,476 ft ▲
May 68.7 5,936 ft 86.7 7,029 ft ▲
June 78.6 6,543 ft 96.1 7,583 ft ▲
July 81.4 6,712 ft 95.5 7,548 ft ▲
August 79.4 6,591 ft 92.8 7,390 ft ▲
September 73.0 6,201 ft 87.5 7,077 ft ▲
October 62.5 5,549 ft 78.2 6,518 ft ▲
November 50.5 4,783 ft 66.4 5,793 ft ▲
December 42.3 4,246 ft 56.7 5,181 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 KDMN

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 7,577 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 7,577 ft caution

Field elevation 4,314 ft — the air behaves like 7,577 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KDMN in summer?

On a typical June afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Deming Municipal reaches roughly 7,583 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 KDMN on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,246 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,712 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,314 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Deming Municipal?

4,314 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDMN (ICAO) / DMN (FAA), in Deming, New Mexico.