Grangeville, Idaho · field elev 3,313 ft

Density Altitude at Idaho County (KGIC)

From a field elevation of 3,313 ft, a typical August afternoon at Idaho County (83 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,562 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: August · ≈5,562 ft station: GRANGEVILLE · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at GRANGEVILLE (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 31.2 2,258 ft 37.8 2,707 ft
February 33.7 2,429 ft 42.0 2,988 ft
March 39.4 2,814 ft 49.3 3,471 ft
April 45.1 3,194 ft 55.8 3,893 ft
May 52.7 3,693 ft 63.8 4,404 ft
June 58.9 4,092 ft 70.3 4,812 ft
July 67.9 4,662 ft 82.1 5,538 ft ▲
August 67.7 4,650 ft 82.5 5,562 ft ▲
September 58.9 4,092 ft 72.7 4,962 ft
October 47.0 3,320 ft 57.6 4,009 ft
November 37.0 2,653 ft 44.9 3,181 ft
December 30.4 2,203 ft 37.0 2,653 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 KGIC

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 5,592 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 5,592 ft caution

Field elevation 3,313 ft — the air behaves like 5,592 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
3,315 ft
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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KGIC in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Idaho County reaches roughly 5,562 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 KGIC on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,203 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,662 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,313 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Idaho County?

3,313 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGIC (ICAO) / GIC (FAA), in Grangeville, Idaho.