Havre, Montana · field elev 2,591 ft

Density Altitude at Havre City-County (KHVR)

Havre City-County sits at 2,591 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,884 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈4,884 ft station: HAVRE CITY CO AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at HAVRE CITY CO AP (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 17.7 412 ft 28.3 1,158 ft
February 21.3 668 ft 32.5 1,449 ft
March 32.0 1,414 ft 44.0 2,228 ft
April 44.0 2,228 ft 57.3 3,102 ft
May 53.9 2,881 ft 67.5 3,753 ft
June 62.1 3,410 ft 75.7 4,266 ft
July 69.8 3,898 ft 85.8 4,884 ft
August 68.4 3,810 ft 84.6 4,812 ft
September 57.7 3,128 ft 73.0 4,098 ft
October 44.1 2,234 ft 57.5 3,115 ft
November 30.9 1,338 ft 42.1 2,100 ft
December 21.1 654 ft 31.7 1,394 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.

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Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,897 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,897 ft

Field elevation 2,591 ft — the air behaves like 4,897 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KHVR in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Havre City-County reaches roughly 4,884 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 KHVR on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 412 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,898 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,591 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Havre City-County?

2,591 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KHVR (ICAO) / HVR (FAA), in Havre, Montana.