Socorro, New Mexico · field elev 4,875 ft
Density Altitude at Socorro Municipal (KONM)
From a field elevation of 4,875 ft, a typical July afternoon at Socorro Municipal (92 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,991 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.8 | 4,642 ft | 52.2 | 5,582 ft ▲ |
| February | 43.6 | 5,024 ft | 59.2 | 6,028 ft ▲ |
| March | 50.5 | 5,473 ft | 67.4 | 6,540 ft ▲ |
| April | 57.7 | 5,933 ft | 74.7 | 6,988 ft ▲ |
| May | 65.8 | 6,441 ft | 82.7 | 7,471 ft ▲ |
| June | 74.1 | 6,952 ft | 91.2 | 7,974 ft ▲ |
| July | 77.4 | 7,152 ft | 91.5 | 7,991 ft ▲ |
| August | 75.1 | 7,012 ft | 88.9 | 7,838 ft ▲ |
| September | 68.5 | 6,608 ft | 83.6 | 7,524 ft ▲ |
| October | 57.1 | 5,895 ft | 72.7 | 6,866 ft ▲ |
| November | 45.5 | 5,149 ft | 60.5 | 6,110 ft ▲ |
| December | 37.1 | 4,595 ft | 50.5 | 5,473 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 KONM
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 4,875 ft — the air behaves like 8,020 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,877 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 KONM in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Socorro Municipal reaches roughly 7,991 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 KONM on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,595 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,152 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,875 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Socorro Municipal?
4,875 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KONM (ICAO) / ONM (FAA), in Socorro, New Mexico.