Paso Robles, California · field elev 839 ft
Density Altitude at Paso Robles Municipal (KPRB)
Paso Robles Municipal sits at 839 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (94 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,251 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 | 48.1 | 332 ft | 61.0 | 1,184 ft |
| February | 50.1 | 465 ft | 63.0 | 1,314 ft |
| March | 53.5 | 692 ft | 67.5 | 1,604 ft |
| April | 57.2 | 936 ft | 73.5 | 1,986 ft |
| May | 63.3 | 1,333 ft | 81.0 | 2,456 ft |
| June | 69.1 | 1,706 ft | 88.5 | 2,918 ft |
| July | 73.4 | 1,979 ft | 93.2 | 3,203 ft |
| August | 73.6 | 1,992 ft | 94.0 | 3,251 ft |
| September | 70.0 | 1,764 ft | 90.1 | 3,015 ft |
| October | 62.1 | 1,256 ft | 80.6 | 2,431 ft |
| November | 52.9 | 652 ft | 68.6 | 1,674 ft |
| December | 46.8 | 244 ft | 60.3 | 1,139 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 KPRB
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 839 ft — the air behaves like 3,251 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 840 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 KPRB in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Paso Robles Municipal reaches roughly 3,251 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 KPRB on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 244 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,992 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 839 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Paso Robles Municipal?
839 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPRB (ICAO) / PRB (FAA), in Paso Robles, California.