Sheboygan, Wisconsin · field elev 755 ft
Density Altitude at Sheboygan County Meml International (KSBM)
Sheboygan County Meml International sits at 755 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,303 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 | 19.4 | −1,771 ft | 26.9 | −1,234 ft |
| February | 22.1 | −1,576 ft | 30.0 | −1,016 ft |
| March | 32.1 | −869 ft | 40.5 | −288 ft |
| April | 43.0 | −117 ft | 52.5 | 521 ft |
| May | 54.2 | 634 ft | 64.8 | 1,327 ft |
| June | 64.5 | 1,308 ft | 75.4 | 2,003 ft |
| July | 69.3 | 1,616 ft | 80.2 | 2,303 ft |
| August | 67.7 | 1,513 ft | 78.2 | 2,178 ft |
| September | 60.4 | 1,042 ft | 71.3 | 1,743 ft |
| October | 48.5 | 254 ft | 58.1 | 891 ft |
| November | 36.3 | −577 ft | 44.3 | −29 ft |
| December | 25.5 | −1,334 ft | 32.5 | −841 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 KSBM
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 755 ft — the air behaves like 2,291 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 756 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 KSBM in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sheboygan County Meml International reaches roughly 2,303 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 KSBM on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,771 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,616 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 755 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Sheboygan County Meml International?
755 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSBM (ICAO) / SBM (FAA), in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.