Show Low, Arizona · field elev 6,416 ft
Density Altitude at Show Low Regional (KSOW)
Show Low Regional is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,416 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (85 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,489 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,073 ft above the field before the wheels roll.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.8 | 6,348 ft | 46.0 | 7,078 ft ▲ |
| February | 38.9 | 6,618 ft | 51.0 | 7,397 ft ▲ |
| March | 44.7 | 6,994 ft | 58.0 | 7,838 ft ▲ |
| April | 50.9 | 7,391 ft | 64.9 | 8,265 ft ⚠ |
| May | 59.0 | 7,901 ft | 73.6 | 8,794 ft ⚠ |
| June | 68.8 | 8,504 ft | 83.9 | 9,407 ft ⚠ |
| July | 72.2 | 8,710 ft | 85.3 | 9,489 ft ⚠ |
| August | 70.2 | 8,589 ft | 82.8 | 9,342 ft ⚠ |
| September | 65.1 | 8,278 ft | 78.3 | 9,076 ft ⚠ |
| October | 54.3 | 7,606 ft | 68.1 | 8,461 ft ⚠ |
| November | 43.7 | 6,930 ft | 56.4 | 7,738 ft ▲ |
| December | 34.6 | 6,335 ft | 45.8 | 7,065 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 KSOW
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,416 ft — the air behaves like 9,472 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,418 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 KSOW in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Show Low Regional reaches roughly 9,489 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 KSOW on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,335 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,710 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,416 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Show Low Regional?
6,416 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSOW (ICAO) / SOW (FAA), in Show Low, Arizona.