Oxford, Mississippi · field elev 452 ft
Density Altitude at University-Oxford (KUOX)
University-Oxford sits at 452 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,617 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 | 41.4 | −603 ft | 52.3 | 133 ft |
| February | 45.4 | −331 ft | 57.1 | 451 ft |
| March | 53.5 | 213 ft | 65.8 | 1,019 ft |
| April | 61.6 | 746 ft | 74.2 | 1,556 ft |
| May | 70.4 | 1,314 ft | 82.0 | 2,045 ft |
| June | 77.7 | 1,776 ft | 88.6 | 2,452 ft |
| July | 80.7 | 1,964 ft | 91.3 | 2,617 ft |
| August | 79.8 | 1,908 ft | 91.0 | 2,599 ft |
| September | 73.9 | 1,537 ft | 86.2 | 2,305 ft |
| October | 62.6 | 811 ft | 76.1 | 1,676 ft |
| November | 51.9 | 106 ft | 64.3 | 922 ft |
| December | 44.2 | −412 ft | 55.0 | 313 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 KUOX
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 452 ft — the air behaves like 2,599 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 453 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 KUOX in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at University-Oxford reaches roughly 2,617 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 KUOX on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −603 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,964 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 452 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of University-Oxford?
452 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KUOX (ICAO) / UOX (FAA), in Oxford, Mississippi.