Ukiah, California · field elev 617 ft
Density Altitude at Ukiah Municipal (KUKI)
Ukiah Municipal sits at 617 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (94 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,982 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 | 47.7 | 29 ft | 58.3 | 734 ft |
| February | 49.9 | 177 ft | 61.0 | 911 ft |
| March | 52.7 | 364 ft | 64.8 | 1,157 ft |
| April | 55.9 | 576 ft | 69.0 | 1,427 ft |
| May | 62.7 | 1,021 ft | 77.7 | 1,978 ft |
| June | 68.9 | 1,421 ft | 85.5 | 2,463 ft |
| July | 75.0 | 1,808 ft | 94.0 | 2,982 ft |
| August | 74.1 | 1,752 ft | 93.5 | 2,951 ft |
| September | 69.8 | 1,478 ft | 88.9 | 2,672 ft |
| October | 62.0 | 976 ft | 79.0 | 2,060 ft |
| November | 52.3 | 337 ft | 64.6 | 1,144 ft |
| December | 46.3 | −65 ft | 56.6 | 622 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 KUKI
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 617 ft — the air behaves like 2,982 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 618 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 KUKI in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Ukiah Municipal reaches roughly 2,982 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 KUKI on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −65 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,808 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 617 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Ukiah Municipal?
617 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KUKI (ICAO) / UKI (FAA), in Ukiah, California.