Winder, Georgia · field elev 934 ft
Density Altitude at Barrow County (KWDR)
Barrow County sits at 934 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,088 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 | 43.1 | 112 ft | 53.9 | 836 ft |
| February | 46.4 | 335 ft | 57.5 | 1,073 ft |
| March | 53.0 | 776 ft | 66.0 | 1,624 ft |
| April | 60.2 | 1,249 ft | 73.6 | 2,108 ft |
| May | 68.3 | 1,772 ft | 80.5 | 2,541 ft |
| June | 75.4 | 2,222 ft | 86.7 | 2,923 ft |
| July | 78.6 | 2,422 ft | 89.4 | 3,088 ft |
| August | 78.0 | 2,385 ft | 88.6 | 3,039 ft |
| September | 72.3 | 2,026 ft | 83.0 | 2,695 ft |
| October | 62.3 | 1,386 ft | 73.6 | 2,108 ft |
| November | 52.3 | 730 ft | 63.8 | 1,483 ft |
| December | 45.4 | 268 ft | 55.4 | 935 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 KWDR
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 934 ft — the air behaves like 3,064 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 935 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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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 KWDR in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Barrow County reaches roughly 3,088 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 KWDR on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 112 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,422 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 934 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Barrow County?
934 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KWDR (ICAO) / WDR (FAA), in Winder, Georgia.