Willows, California · field elev 141 ft
Density Altitude at Willows/Glenn County (KWLW)
Willows/Glenn County sits at 141 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (95 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,452 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 | 49.2 | −460 ft | 58.4 | 153 ft |
| February | 52.3 | −252 ft | 62.8 | 441 ft |
| March | 56.0 | −6 ft | 67.9 | 772 ft |
| April | 61.0 | 324 ft | 74.7 | 1,206 ft |
| May | 68.2 | 791 ft | 82.5 | 1,696 ft |
| June | 75.1 | 1,231 ft | 90.2 | 2,172 ft |
| July | 78.8 | 1,465 ft | 94.8 | 2,452 ft |
| August | 77.5 | 1,383 ft | 93.6 | 2,379 ft |
| September | 74.7 | 1,206 ft | 91.0 | 2,220 ft |
| October | 67.1 | 720 ft | 81.6 | 1,640 ft |
| November | 55.6 | −32 ft | 67.3 | 733 ft |
| December | 48.7 | −494 ft | 58.4 | 153 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 KWLW
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 141 ft — the air behaves like 2,464 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 142 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 KWLW in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Willows/Glenn County reaches roughly 2,452 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 KWLW on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −494 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,465 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 141 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Willows/Glenn County?
141 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KWLW (ICAO) / WLW (FAA), in Willows, California.