Canadian, Texas · field elev 2,396 ft

Density Altitude at Hemphill County (KHHF)

From a field elevation of 2,396 ft, a typical July afternoon at Hemphill County (95 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,170 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: July · ≈5,170 ft station: LIPSCOMB · 25 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at LIPSCOMB (25 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 33.9 1,302 ft 49.9 2,378 ft
February 36.9 1,507 ft 53.4 2,608 ft
March 46.5 2,153 ft 63.2 3,241 ft
April 55.3 2,732 ft 71.4 3,760 ft
May 65.2 3,369 ft 80.1 4,300 ft
June 75.2 3,997 ft 89.3 4,859 ft
July 79.8 4,281 ft 94.5 5,170 ft ▲
August 78.2 4,183 ft 93.1 5,086 ft ▲
September 69.9 3,666 ft 85.3 4,617 ft
October 57.2 2,855 ft 73.7 3,904 ft
November 44.4 2,013 ft 61.2 3,113 ft
December 34.7 1,357 ft 50.3 2,404 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 KHHF

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 5,199 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 5,199 ft caution

Field elevation 2,396 ft — the air behaves like 5,199 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KHHF in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hemphill County reaches roughly 5,170 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 KHHF on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,302 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,281 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,396 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Hemphill County?

2,396 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KHHF (ICAO) / HHF (FAA), in Canadian, Texas.