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.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,303 ft station: SHEBOYGAN CO MEM AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at SHEBOYGAN CO MEM AP (0 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,291 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,291 ft

Field elevation 755 ft — the air behaves like 2,291 ft.

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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.