Plainview, Texas · field elev 3,374 ft
Density Altitude at Hale County (KPVW)
From a field elevation of 3,374 ft, a typical July afternoon at Hale County (92 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,229 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 | 39.2 | 2,876 ft | 52.3 | 3,742 ft |
| February | 42.8 | 3,117 ft | 56.7 | 4,026 ft |
| March | 50.7 | 3,637 ft | 65.1 | 4,561 ft |
| April | 58.7 | 4,155 ft | 73.4 | 5,079 ft ▲ |
| May | 68.3 | 4,762 ft | 81.8 | 5,594 ft ▲ |
| June | 77.1 | 5,307 ft | 90.2 | 6,099 ft ▲ |
| July | 80.1 | 5,491 ft | 92.4 | 6,229 ft ▲ |
| August | 78.7 | 5,405 ft | 91.0 | 6,146 ft ▲ |
| September | 71.3 | 4,949 ft | 83.8 | 5,715 ft ▲ |
| October | 60.3 | 4,257 ft | 74.0 | 5,117 ft ▲ |
| November | 48.5 | 3,493 ft | 61.8 | 4,352 ft |
| December | 40.2 | 2,943 ft | 52.8 | 3,774 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 KPVW
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,374 ft — the air behaves like 6,206 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,376 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 KPVW in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hale County reaches roughly 6,229 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 KPVW on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,876 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,491 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,374 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hale County?
3,374 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPVW (ICAO) / PVW (FAA), in Plainview, Texas.