Jerome, Idaho · field elev 4,053 ft

Density Altitude at Jerome County (KJER)

From a field elevation of 4,053 ft, a typical July afternoon at Jerome County (90 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,885 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: July · ≈6,885 ft station: JEROME CO AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at JEROME 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 29.1 3,035 ft 35.7 3,483 ft
February 33.3 3,321 ft 41.4 3,864 ft
March 42.1 3,910 ft 52.6 4,597 ft
April 48.1 4,305 ft 59.9 5,064 ft ▲
May 56.8 4,867 ft 69.5 5,667 ft ▲
June 65.3 5,405 ft 79.3 6,268 ft ▲
July 74.1 5,951 ft 89.6 6,885 ft ▲
August 72.0 5,821 ft 87.6 6,767 ft ▲
September 63.2 5,273 ft 77.5 6,158 ft ▲
October 50.8 4,481 ft 62.8 5,248 ft ▲
November 38.4 3,664 ft 47.7 4,279 ft
December 29.3 3,049 ft 36.0 3,503 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 KJER

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 6,909 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 6,909 ft caution

Field elevation 4,053 ft — the air behaves like 6,909 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KJER in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Jerome County reaches roughly 6,885 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 KJER on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,035 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,951 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,053 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Jerome County?

4,053 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KJER (ICAO) / JER (FAA), in Jerome, Idaho.