Winnemucca, Nevada · field elev 4,308 ft
Density Altitude at Winnemucca Municipal (KWMC)
From a field elevation of 4,308 ft, a typical July afternoon at Winnemucca Municipal (96 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,540 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.2 | 3,563 ft | 44.0 | 4,351 ft |
| February | 36.6 | 3,859 ft | 49.4 | 4,704 ft |
| March | 42.6 | 4,259 ft | 57.7 | 5,237 ft ▲ |
| April | 47.6 | 4,587 ft | 63.5 | 5,604 ft ▲ |
| May | 56.4 | 5,155 ft | 73.7 | 6,237 ft ▲ |
| June | 65.4 | 5,723 ft | 84.7 | 6,903 ft ▲ |
| July | 74.5 | 6,286 ft | 95.5 | 7,540 ft ▲ |
| August | 71.6 | 6,108 ft | 93.2 | 7,406 ft ▲ |
| September | 62.1 | 5,516 ft | 83.3 | 6,819 ft ▲ |
| October | 49.4 | 4,704 ft | 68.7 | 5,928 ft ▲ |
| November | 38.6 | 3,993 ft | 53.8 | 4,988 ft |
| December | 30.7 | 3,461 ft | 42.9 | 4,278 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 KWMC
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,308 ft — the air behaves like 7,570 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,310 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 KWMC in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Winnemucca Municipal reaches roughly 7,540 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 KWMC on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,461 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,286 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,308 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Winnemucca Municipal?
4,308 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KWMC (ICAO) / WMC (FAA), in Winnemucca, Nevada.