Rhinelander, Wisconsin · field elev 1,623 ft
Density Altitude at Rhinelander/Oneida County (KRHI)
Rhinelander/Oneida County sits at 1,623 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,332 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 | 13.1 | −1,136 ft | 22.6 | −452 ft |
| February | 16.3 | −904 ft | 26.9 | −148 ft |
| March | 27.9 | −78 ft | 38.6 | 662 ft |
| April | 40.6 | 798 ft | 52.4 | 1,588 ft |
| May | 53.5 | 1,660 ft | 66.4 | 2,496 ft |
| June | 62.9 | 2,272 ft | 75.5 | 3,071 ft |
| July | 67.1 | 2,541 ft | 79.7 | 3,332 ft |
| August | 64.9 | 2,401 ft | 77.3 | 3,183 ft |
| September | 56.9 | 1,883 ft | 69.0 | 2,662 ft |
| October | 44.3 | 1,048 ft | 54.8 | 1,746 ft |
| November | 30.9 | 131 ft | 39.3 | 710 ft |
| December | 18.9 | −716 ft | 27.3 | −120 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 KRHI
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,623 ft — the air behaves like 3,351 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,624 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 KRHI in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Rhinelander/Oneida County reaches roughly 3,332 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 KRHI on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,136 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,541 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,623 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Rhinelander/Oneida County?
1,623 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRHI (ICAO) / RHI (FAA), in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.