Silver Springs, Nevada · field elev 4,265 ft
Density Altitude at Silver Springs (KSPZ)
From a field elevation of 4,265 ft, a typical July afternoon at Silver Springs (96 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,541 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 | 35.9 | 3,759 ft | 46.8 | 4,481 ft |
| February | 40.7 | 4,080 ft | 53.0 | 4,884 ft |
| March | 47.5 | 4,527 ft | 61.2 | 5,407 ft ▲ |
| April | 53.6 | 4,922 ft | 67.3 | 5,789 ft ▲ |
| May | 62.3 | 5,476 ft | 76.1 | 6,331 ft ▲ |
| June | 72.1 | 6,086 ft | 87.1 | 6,994 ft ▲ |
| July | 81.0 | 6,628 ft | 96.4 | 7,541 ft ▲ |
| August | 78.9 | 6,501 ft | 94.2 | 7,412 ft ▲ |
| September | 70.0 | 5,956 ft | 85.6 | 6,904 ft ▲ |
| October | 57.0 | 5,140 ft | 71.5 | 6,049 ft ▲ |
| November | 44.2 | 4,311 ft | 57.2 | 5,153 ft ▲ |
| December | 35.2 | 3,712 ft | 46.3 | 4,449 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 KSPZ
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,265 ft — the air behaves like 7,518 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,267 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 KSPZ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Silver Springs reaches roughly 7,541 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 KSPZ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,712 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,628 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,265 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Silver Springs?
4,265 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSPZ (ICAO) / SPZ (FAA), in Silver Springs, Nevada.