New Ulm, Minnesota · field elev 1,011 ft
Density Altitude at New Ulm Municipal (KULM)
New Ulm Municipal sits at 1,011 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,740 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 | 15.3 | −1,746 ft | 23.5 | −1,155 ft |
| February | 19.9 | −1,413 ft | 28.6 | −794 ft |
| March | 32.6 | −514 ft | 41.4 | 92 ft |
| April | 46.6 | 444 ft | 57.1 | 1,141 ft |
| May | 58.9 | 1,259 ft | 69.3 | 1,930 ft |
| June | 68.8 | 1,898 ft | 78.8 | 2,529 ft |
| July | 72.3 | 2,121 ft | 82.2 | 2,740 ft |
| August | 69.7 | 1,956 ft | 79.8 | 2,591 ft |
| September | 62.7 | 1,506 ft | 73.4 | 2,190 ft |
| October | 49.3 | 625 ft | 59.6 | 1,305 ft |
| November | 34.2 | −403 ft | 42.7 | 180 ft |
| December | 20.9 | −1,341 ft | 28.5 | −801 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 KULM
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,011 ft — the air behaves like 2,728 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,012 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 KULM in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at New Ulm Municipal reaches roughly 2,740 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 KULM on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,746 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,121 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,011 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of New Ulm Municipal?
1,011 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KULM (ICAO) / ULM (FAA), in New Ulm, Minnesota.