New Richmond, Wisconsin · field elev 998 ft
Density Altitude at New Richmond Regional (KRNH)
New Richmond Regional sits at 998 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,631 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 | 12.7 | −1,952 ft | 21.5 | −1,314 ft |
| February | 17.2 | −1,624 ft | 26.9 | −930 ft |
| March | 29.8 | −726 ft | 39.5 | −54 ft |
| April | 43.4 | 212 ft | 53.9 | 915 ft |
| May | 56.3 | 1,073 ft | 67.1 | 1,774 ft |
| June | 65.9 | 1,697 ft | 76.4 | 2,363 ft |
| July | 70.4 | 1,984 ft | 80.7 | 2,631 ft |
| August | 68.3 | 1,850 ft | 78.7 | 2,507 ft |
| September | 60.2 | 1,328 ft | 70.7 | 2,003 ft |
| October | 46.3 | 408 ft | 56.4 | 1,079 ft |
| November | 32.2 | −558 ft | 40.2 | −6 ft |
| December | 19.3 | −1,472 ft | 26.9 | −930 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 KRNH
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 998 ft — the air behaves like 2,650 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 999 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 KRNH in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at New Richmond Regional reaches roughly 2,631 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 KRNH on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,952 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,984 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 998 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of New Richmond Regional?
998 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRNH (ICAO) / RNH (FAA), in New Richmond, Wisconsin.