Stockton, California · field elev 33 ft
Density Altitude at Stockton Metro (KSCK)
Stockton Metro sits at 33 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (95 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,357 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 | 48.0 | −675 ft | 57.0 | −73 ft |
| February | 52.1 | −399 ft | 62.9 | 315 ft |
| March | 56.4 | −113 ft | 68.5 | 677 ft |
| April | 60.9 | 184 ft | 74.5 | 1,061 ft |
| May | 67.7 | 626 ft | 82.8 | 1,583 ft |
| June | 74.0 | 1,029 ft | 90.4 | 2,052 ft |
| July | 78.1 | 1,289 ft | 95.4 | 2,357 ft |
| August | 77.3 | 1,238 ft | 94.4 | 2,296 ft |
| September | 73.9 | 1,023 ft | 90.4 | 2,052 ft |
| October | 65.5 | 484 ft | 80.3 | 1,427 ft |
| November | 54.7 | −226 ft | 66.6 | 555 ft |
| December | 47.7 | −695 ft | 57.1 | −66 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 KSCK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 33 ft — the air behaves like 2,332 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 34 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 KSCK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Stockton Metro reaches roughly 2,357 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 KSCK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −695 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,289 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 33 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Stockton Metro?
33 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSCK (ICAO) / SCK (FAA), in Stockton, California.