Sheridan, Wyoming · field elev 4,021 ft
Density Altitude at Sheridan County (KSHR)
From a field elevation of 4,021 ft, a typical July afternoon at Sheridan County (88 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,740 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 | 24.0 | 2,644 ft | 36.3 | 3,484 ft |
| February | 26.0 | 2,782 ft | 38.4 | 3,624 ft |
| March | 35.7 | 3,443 ft | 49.0 | 4,324 ft |
| April | 43.2 | 3,944 ft | 56.7 | 4,821 ft |
| May | 52.4 | 4,545 ft | 66.1 | 5,416 ft ▲ |
| June | 61.8 | 5,145 ft | 76.9 | 6,083 ft ▲ |
| July | 70.7 | 5,702 ft | 87.8 | 6,740 ft ▲ |
| August | 69.1 | 5,603 ft | 86.6 | 6,668 ft ▲ |
| September | 59.1 | 4,974 ft | 75.6 | 6,004 ft ▲ |
| October | 45.4 | 4,089 ft | 59.9 | 5,025 ft ▲ |
| November | 33.3 | 3,281 ft | 46.7 | 4,174 ft |
| December | 24.5 | 2,678 ft | 36.7 | 3,511 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 KSHR
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,021 ft — the air behaves like 6,752 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,023 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 KSHR in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sheridan County reaches roughly 6,740 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 KSHR on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,644 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,702 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,021 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Sheridan County?
4,021 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSHR (ICAO) / SHR (FAA), in Sheridan, Wyoming.