Port Huron, Michigan · field elev 650 ft

Density Altitude at St Clair County International (KPHN)

St Clair County International sits at 650 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,243 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,243 ft station: PORT HURON · 7 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at PORT HURON (7 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 25.4 −1,472 ft 30.9 −1,084 ft
February 26.9 −1,366 ft 33.3 −916 ft
March 35.2 −784 ft 42.2 −302 ft
April 46.1 −38 ft 54.2 504 ft
May 57.7 735 ft 66.7 1,320 ft
June 67.6 1,378 ft 76.4 1,937 ft
July 73.3 1,741 ft 81.3 2,243 ft
August 71.8 1,646 ft 79.7 2,144 ft
September 65.0 1,211 ft 73.1 1,729 ft
October 53.2 438 ft 60.5 919 ft
November 41.0 −384 ft 46.9 16 ft
December 31.2 −1,063 ft 36.0 −728 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 KPHN

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,225 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,225 ft

Field elevation 650 ft — the air behaves like 2,225 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KPHN in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at St Clair County International reaches roughly 2,243 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 KPHN on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,472 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,741 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 650 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of St Clair County International?

650 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPHN (ICAO) / PHN (FAA), in Port Huron, Michigan.