Paris, Illinois · field elev 654 ft

Density Altitude at Edgar County (KPRG)

Edgar County sits at 654 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,440 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,440 ft station: PARIS STP · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at PARIS STP (6 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 25.3 −1,475 ft 34.0 −862 ft
February 29.3 −1,191 ft 38.8 −530 ft
March 39.5 −482 ft 49.9 223 ft
April 51.4 323 ft 62.8 1,073 ft
May 62.1 1,028 ft 73.0 1,727 ft
June 71.2 1,613 ft 81.6 2,267 ft
July 74.1 1,797 ft 84.4 2,440 ft
August 72.3 1,683 ft 83.0 2,354 ft
September 65.8 1,267 ft 77.7 2,024 ft
October 54.1 503 ft 65.5 1,248 ft
November 41.0 −379 ft 50.8 283 ft
December 30.6 −1,100 ft 38.8 −530 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 KPRG

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,416 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,416 ft

Field elevation 654 ft — the air behaves like 2,416 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KPRG in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Edgar County reaches roughly 2,440 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 KPRG on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,475 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,797 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 654 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Edgar County?

654 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPRG (ICAO) / PRG (FAA), in Paris, Illinois.