Wray, Colorado · field elev 3,678 ft
Density Altitude at Wray Municipal (KRYA)
From a field elevation of 3,678 ft, a typical July afternoon at Wray Municipal (91 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,497 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 | 29.3 | 2,582 ft | 43.2 | 3,520 ft |
| February | 31.8 | 2,753 ft | 45.8 | 3,691 ft |
| March | 41.0 | 3,373 ft | 56.3 | 4,374 ft |
| April | 48.7 | 3,882 ft | 64.0 | 4,864 ft |
| May | 59.0 | 4,547 ft | 73.2 | 5,438 ft ▲ |
| June | 70.2 | 5,252 ft | 84.9 | 6,150 ft ▲ |
| July | 75.9 | 5,604 ft | 90.7 | 6,497 ft ▲ |
| August | 73.4 | 5,450 ft | 88.2 | 6,348 ft ▲ |
| September | 64.8 | 4,915 ft | 80.7 | 5,897 ft ▲ |
| October | 51.2 | 4,045 ft | 67.2 | 5,065 ft ▲ |
| November | 39.1 | 3,246 ft | 54.0 | 4,226 ft |
| December | 30.0 | 2,630 ft | 43.8 | 3,559 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 KRYA
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,678 ft — the air behaves like 6,514 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,680 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 KRYA in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wray Municipal reaches roughly 6,497 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 KRYA on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,582 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,604 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,678 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Wray Municipal?
3,678 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRYA (ICAO) / RYA (FAA), in Wray, Colorado.