Pueblo, Colorado · field elev 4,729 ft
Density Altitude at Pueblo Meml (KPUB)
From a field elevation of 4,729 ft, a typical July afternoon at Pueblo Meml (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,926 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 | 31.9 | 4,065 ft | 48.4 | 5,157 ft ▲ |
| February | 35.1 | 4,281 ft | 51.1 | 5,332 ft ▲ |
| March | 43.9 | 4,864 ft | 60.6 | 5,937 ft ▲ |
| April | 51.3 | 5,345 ft | 67.3 | 6,356 ft ▲ |
| May | 61.4 | 5,987 ft | 77.2 | 6,962 ft ▲ |
| June | 71.8 | 6,633 ft | 88.6 | 7,644 ft ▲ |
| July | 77.2 | 6,962 ft | 93.4 | 7,926 ft ▲ |
| August | 74.8 | 6,817 ft | 90.2 | 7,738 ft ▲ |
| September | 66.6 | 6,312 ft | 83.1 | 7,317 ft ▲ |
| October | 52.8 | 5,441 ft | 69.7 | 6,504 ft ▲ |
| November | 40.5 | 4,640 ft | 56.7 | 5,690 ft ▲ |
| December | 31.7 | 4,052 ft | 47.5 | 5,099 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 KPUB
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,729 ft — the air behaves like 7,903 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,731 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 KPUB in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Pueblo Meml reaches roughly 7,926 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 KPUB on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,052 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,962 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,729 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Pueblo Meml?
4,729 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPUB (ICAO) / PUB (FAA), in Pueblo, Colorado.