Livermore, California · field elev 400 ft
Density Altitude at Livermore Municipal (KLVK)
Livermore Municipal sits at 400 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,414 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 | 47.9 | −226 ft | 56.8 | 367 ft |
| February | 51.0 | −18 ft | 61.0 | 643 ft |
| March | 54.6 | 222 ft | 65.8 | 955 ft |
| April | 58.1 | 453 ft | 70.6 | 1,263 ft |
| May | 63.3 | 793 ft | 76.6 | 1,644 ft |
| June | 68.8 | 1,148 ft | 83.9 | 2,099 ft |
| July | 72.8 | 1,403 ft | 89.0 | 2,414 ft |
| August | 72.6 | 1,390 ft | 88.6 | 2,389 ft |
| September | 70.3 | 1,244 ft | 85.9 | 2,223 ft |
| October | 63.5 | 806 ft | 77.2 | 1,681 ft |
| November | 53.8 | 169 ft | 64.9 | 897 ft |
| December | 47.9 | −226 ft | 56.9 | 374 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 KLVK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 400 ft — the air behaves like 2,414 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 401 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 KLVK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Livermore Municipal reaches roughly 2,414 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 KLVK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −226 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,403 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 400 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Livermore Municipal?
400 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLVK (ICAO) / LVK (FAA), in Livermore, California.