Dumas, Texas · field elev 3,706 ft

Density Altitude at Moore County (KDUX)

From a field elevation of 3,706 ft, a typical July afternoon at Moore County (92 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,619 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: July · ≈6,619 ft station: DUMAS · 3 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at DUMAS (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 35.6 3,046 ft 49.2 3,949 ft
February 38.7 3,254 ft 53.4 4,222 ft
March 46.9 3,798 ft 62.0 4,772 ft
April 54.4 4,286 ft 69.7 5,255 ft ▲
May 64.4 4,924 ft 79.0 5,828 ft ▲
June 74.6 5,558 ft 89.1 6,435 ft ▲
July 78.7 5,809 ft 92.2 6,619 ft ▲
August 77.1 5,712 ft 90.3 6,507 ft ▲
September 69.6 5,249 ft 83.2 6,082 ft ▲
October 57.3 4,473 ft 71.6 5,373 ft ▲
November 45.1 3,680 ft 58.9 4,575 ft
December 36.1 3,079 ft 49.0 3,936 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 KDUX

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 6,607 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 6,607 ft caution

Field elevation 3,706 ft — the air behaves like 6,607 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KDUX in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Moore County reaches roughly 6,619 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 KDUX on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,046 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,809 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,706 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Moore County?

3,706 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDUX (ICAO) / DUX (FAA), in Dumas, Texas.