Hawthorne, Nevada · field elev 4,230 ft
Density Altitude at Hawthorne Industrial (KHTH)
From a field elevation of 4,230 ft, a typical July afternoon at Hawthorne Industrial (95 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,440 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.0 | 3,790 ft | 47.8 | 4,504 ft |
| February | 41.3 | 4,076 ft | 52.9 | 4,834 ft |
| March | 48.5 | 4,549 ft | 61.7 | 5,395 ft ▲ |
| April | 53.4 | 4,866 ft | 67.4 | 5,752 ft ▲ |
| May | 62.4 | 5,439 ft | 77.0 | 6,343 ft ▲ |
| June | 71.5 | 6,006 ft | 86.9 | 6,939 ft ▲ |
| July | 79.4 | 6,489 ft | 95.4 | 7,440 ft ▲ |
| August | 77.3 | 6,362 ft | 93.1 | 7,306 ft ▲ |
| September | 69.1 | 5,858 ft | 84.5 | 6,796 ft ▲ |
| October | 56.7 | 5,078 ft | 71.2 | 5,988 ft ▲ |
| November | 44.5 | 4,287 ft | 56.7 | 5,078 ft ▲ |
| December | 36.5 | 3,756 ft | 47.2 | 4,464 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 KHTH
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,230 ft — the air behaves like 7,417 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,232 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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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 KHTH in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hawthorne Industrial reaches roughly 7,440 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 KHTH on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,756 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,489 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,230 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hawthorne Industrial?
4,230 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KHTH (ICAO) / HTH (FAA), in Hawthorne, Nevada.