Sterling, Colorado · field elev 4,038 ft
Density Altitude at Sterling Municipal (KSTK)
From a field elevation of 4,038 ft, a typical July afternoon at Sterling Municipal (91 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,962 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 | 28.9 | 3,003 ft | 42.1 | 3,892 ft |
| February | 32.1 | 3,221 ft | 45.6 | 4,123 ft |
| March | 41.7 | 3,865 ft | 56.7 | 4,842 ft |
| April | 49.5 | 4,378 ft | 63.7 | 5,286 ft ▲ |
| May | 59.5 | 5,021 ft | 73.4 | 5,889 ft ▲ |
| June | 70.8 | 5,729 ft | 84.9 | 6,587 ft ▲ |
| July | 76.7 | 6,091 ft | 91.2 | 6,962 ft ▲ |
| August | 74.1 | 5,932 ft | 88.6 | 6,808 ft ▲ |
| September | 65.1 | 5,374 ft | 81.3 | 6,371 ft ▲ |
| October | 50.8 | 4,462 ft | 66.2 | 5,443 ft ▲ |
| November | 38.7 | 3,666 ft | 53.1 | 4,611 ft |
| December | 28.6 | 2,982 ft | 41.8 | 3,872 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 KSTK
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,038 ft — the air behaves like 6,950 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,040 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 KSTK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sterling Municipal reaches roughly 6,962 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 KSTK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,982 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,091 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,038 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Sterling Municipal?
4,038 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSTK (ICAO) / STK (FAA), in Sterling, Colorado.