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.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,982 ft station: UKIAH MUNI AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at UKIAH MUNI AP (0 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,982 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,982 ft

Field elevation 617 ft — the air behaves like 2,982 ft.

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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.