Montevideo, Minnesota · field elev 1,034 ft
Density Altitude at Montevideo-Chippewa County (KMVE)
Montevideo-Chippewa County sits at 1,034 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,768 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 | 11.9 | −1,965 ft | 21.9 | −1,241 ft |
| February | 16.1 | −1,659 ft | 26.8 | −892 ft |
| March | 28.8 | −751 ft | 39.3 | −23 ft |
| April | 43.5 | 263 ft | 55.3 | 1,052 ft |
| May | 57.1 | 1,170 ft | 68.8 | 1,926 ft |
| June | 67.3 | 1,831 ft | 78.5 | 2,538 ft |
| July | 71.0 | 2,066 ft | 82.2 | 2,768 ft |
| August | 68.6 | 1,914 ft | 80.1 | 2,638 ft |
| September | 60.8 | 1,411 ft | 73.5 | 2,225 ft |
| October | 46.9 | 493 ft | 59.0 | 1,294 ft |
| November | 31.4 | −569 ft | 41.8 | 148 ft |
| December | 18.3 | −1,499 ft | 27.6 | −836 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 KMVE
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,034 ft — the air behaves like 2,756 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,035 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 KMVE in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Montevideo-Chippewa County reaches roughly 2,768 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 KMVE on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,965 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,066 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,034 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Montevideo-Chippewa County?
1,034 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMVE (ICAO) / MVE (FAA), in Montevideo, Minnesota.