Palm Springs, California · field elev 477 ft
Density Altitude at Palm Springs International (KPSP)
Palm Springs International sits at 477 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (108 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,634 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 | 58.9 | 601 ft | 70.6 | 1,358 ft |
| February | 61.3 | 758 ft | 73.3 | 1,529 ft |
| March | 67.0 | 1,127 ft | 80.4 | 1,976 ft |
| April | 73.1 | 1,517 ft | 87.7 | 2,428 ft |
| May | 79.6 | 1,926 ft | 94.3 | 2,830 ft |
| June | 87.5 | 2,415 ft | 103.1 | 3,357 ft |
| July | 93.2 | 2,763 ft | 107.8 | 3,634 ft |
| August | 93.2 | 2,763 ft | 107.5 | 3,616 ft |
| September | 87.6 | 2,422 ft | 102.1 | 3,297 ft |
| October | 77.5 | 1,794 ft | 91.2 | 2,642 ft |
| November | 66.1 | 1,069 ft | 78.4 | 1,851 ft |
| December | 56.9 | 469 ft | 68.6 | 1,230 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 KPSP
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 477 ft — the air behaves like 3,646 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 478 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 KPSP in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 108 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Palm Springs International reaches roughly 3,634 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 KPSP on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 469 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,763 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 477 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Palm Springs International?
477 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPSP (ICAO) / PSP (FAA), in Palm Springs, California.