Hollywood, Florida · field elev 9 ft
Density Altitude at North Perry (KHWO)
North Perry sits at 9 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,109 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68.1 | 622 ft | 76.9 | 1,184 ft |
| February | 70.2 | 757 ft | 78.9 | 1,310 ft |
| March | 72.7 | 917 ft | 81.3 | 1,460 ft |
| April | 76.4 | 1,152 ft | 84.5 | 1,659 ft |
| May | 80.0 | 1,379 ft | 87.3 | 1,832 ft |
| June | 83.0 | 1,566 ft | 90.0 | 1,998 ft |
| July | 84.4 | 1,653 ft | 91.7 | 2,102 ft |
| August | 84.6 | 1,665 ft | 91.8 | 2,109 ft |
| September | 83.2 | 1,578 ft | 89.8 | 1,986 ft |
| October | 80.1 | 1,385 ft | 86.8 | 1,802 ft |
| November | 74.7 | 1,044 ft | 82.2 | 1,516 ft |
| December | 70.7 | 789 ft | 78.6 | 1,291 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 KHWO
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 9 ft — the air behaves like 2,121 ft.
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KHWO in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at North Perry reaches roughly 2,109 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 KHWO on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 622 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,665 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 9 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of North Perry?
9 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KHWO (ICAO) / HWO (FAA), in Hollywood, Florida.