Waukesha, Wisconsin · field elev 912 ft
Density Altitude at Waukesha County (KUES)
Waukesha County sits at 912 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,557 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 | 19.9 | −1,537 ft | 27.7 | −981 ft |
| February | 23.3 | −1,294 ft | 31.5 | −715 ft |
| March | 33.5 | −575 ft | 42.4 | 37 ft |
| April | 44.5 | 179 ft | 54.3 | 835 ft |
| May | 56.5 | 980 ft | 66.5 | 1,629 ft |
| June | 66.3 | 1,617 ft | 76.6 | 2,270 ft |
| July | 71.3 | 1,936 ft | 81.2 | 2,557 ft |
| August | 69.7 | 1,834 ft | 79.2 | 2,433 ft |
| September | 61.8 | 1,326 ft | 72.2 | 1,993 ft |
| October | 49.8 | 536 ft | 59.4 | 1,170 ft |
| November | 36.8 | −347 ft | 45.1 | 220 ft |
| December | 25.9 | −1,109 ft | 33.1 | −603 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 KUES
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 912 ft — the air behaves like 2,545 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 913 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 KUES in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Waukesha County reaches roughly 2,557 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 KUES on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,537 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,936 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 912 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Waukesha County?
912 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KUES (ICAO) / UES (FAA), in Waukesha, Wisconsin.