Kemmerer, Wyoming · field elev 7,289 ft
Density Altitude at Kemmerer Municipal (KEMM)
Kemmerer Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 7,289 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (83 °F) pushes density altitude to about 10,397 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,108 ft above the field before the wheels roll.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.6 | 6,205 ft | 31.0 | 7,176 ft ▲ |
| February | 18.5 | 6,335 ft | 33.6 | 7,348 ft ▲ |
| March | 27.8 | 6,963 ft | 42.5 | 7,926 ft ▲ |
| April | 36.8 | 7,557 ft | 52.2 | 8,543 ft ⚠ |
| May | 46.7 | 8,195 ft | 62.8 | 9,200 ft ⚠ |
| June | 55.0 | 8,718 ft | 73.4 | 9,841 ft ⚠ |
| July | 62.7 | 9,194 ft | 82.8 | 10,397 ft ⚠ |
| August | 60.9 | 9,084 ft | 81.1 | 10,297 ft ⚠ |
| September | 52.0 | 8,530 ft | 71.6 | 9,734 ft ⚠ |
| October | 40.0 | 7,765 ft | 57.4 | 8,867 ft ⚠ |
| November | 27.4 | 6,937 ft | 42.1 | 7,901 ft ▲ |
| December | 17.0 | 6,233 ft | 31.4 | 7,202 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 KEMM
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 7,289 ft — the air behaves like 10,409 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 7,291 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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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 KEMM in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kemmerer Municipal reaches roughly 10,397 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 KEMM on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,205 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 9,194 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 7,289 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kemmerer Municipal?
7,289 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KEMM (ICAO) / EMM (FAA), in Kemmerer, Wyoming.