Weatherford, Texas · field elev 991 ft
Density Altitude at Parker County (KWEA)
Parker County sits at 991 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (95 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,478 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 | 44.0 | 244 ft | 56.2 | 1,058 ft |
| February | 47.8 | 500 ft | 60.0 | 1,306 ft |
| March | 55.7 | 1,025 ft | 67.9 | 1,816 ft |
| April | 63.6 | 1,540 ft | 75.8 | 2,317 ft |
| May | 71.8 | 2,064 ft | 82.4 | 2,728 ft |
| June | 79.7 | 2,560 ft | 90.0 | 3,194 ft |
| July | 83.7 | 2,808 ft | 94.6 | 3,472 ft |
| August | 83.3 | 2,784 ft | 94.7 | 3,478 ft |
| September | 75.8 | 2,317 ft | 87.7 | 3,054 ft |
| October | 65.1 | 1,637 ft | 77.8 | 2,442 ft |
| November | 54.3 | 932 ft | 66.2 | 1,707 ft |
| December | 45.8 | 365 ft | 57.9 | 1,169 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 KWEA
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 991 ft — the air behaves like 3,496 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 992 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 KWEA in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Parker County reaches roughly 3,478 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 KWEA on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 244 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,808 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 991 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Parker County?
991 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KWEA (ICAO) / WEA (FAA), in Weatherford, Texas.