Placerville, California · field elev 2,586 ft
Density Altitude at Placerville (KPVF)
From a field elevation of 2,586 ft, a typical July afternoon at Placerville (94 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,376 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 | 45.6 | 2,328 ft | 56.9 | 3,070 ft |
| February | 48.2 | 2,501 ft | 59.6 | 3,244 ft |
| March | 51.5 | 2,718 ft | 62.9 | 3,455 ft |
| April | 54.7 | 2,927 ft | 67.4 | 3,741 ft |
| May | 62.2 | 3,411 ft | 76.1 | 4,285 ft |
| June | 70.1 | 3,911 ft | 85.7 | 4,872 ft |
| July | 77.4 | 4,365 ft | 94.1 | 5,376 ft ▲ |
| August | 76.2 | 4,291 ft | 93.0 | 5,311 ft ▲ |
| September | 71.9 | 4,024 ft | 87.8 | 4,999 ft |
| October | 62.6 | 3,436 ft | 77.2 | 4,353 ft |
| November | 52.1 | 2,757 ft | 64.5 | 3,557 ft |
| December | 45.0 | 2,288 ft | 56.0 | 3,011 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 KPVF
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,586 ft — the air behaves like 5,370 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,588 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 KPVF in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Placerville reaches roughly 5,376 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 KPVF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,288 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,365 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,586 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Placerville?
2,586 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPVF (ICAO) / PVF (FAA), in Placerville, California.