Menomonie, Wisconsin · field elev 895 ft
Density Altitude at Menomonie Municipal/Score Field (KLUM)
Menomonie Municipal/Score Field sits at 895 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,586 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 | 14.3 | −1,965 ft | 24.0 | −1,265 ft |
| February | 18.3 | −1,674 ft | 29.4 | −883 ft |
| March | 30.6 | −799 ft | 41.9 | −18 ft |
| April | 44.3 | 145 ft | 56.4 | 952 ft |
| May | 56.3 | 946 ft | 68.2 | 1,717 ft |
| June | 66.3 | 1,596 ft | 77.9 | 2,331 ft |
| July | 70.6 | 1,871 ft | 82.0 | 2,586 ft |
| August | 68.3 | 1,724 ft | 79.9 | 2,456 ft |
| September | 60.2 | 1,201 ft | 72.2 | 1,972 ft |
| October | 47.5 | 361 ft | 58.9 | 1,116 ft |
| November | 33.1 | −624 ft | 42.7 | 36 ft |
| December | 20.6 | −1,508 ft | 29.2 | −897 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 KLUM
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 895 ft — the air behaves like 2,586 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 896 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 KLUM in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Menomonie Municipal/Score Field reaches roughly 2,586 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 KLUM on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,965 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,871 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 895 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Menomonie Municipal/Score Field?
895 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLUM (ICAO) / LUM (FAA), in Menomonie, Wisconsin.