Worland, Wyoming · field elev 4,252 ft
Density Altitude at Worland Municipal (KWRL)
From a field elevation of 4,252 ft, a typical July afternoon at Worland Municipal (90 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,162 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 | 16.9 | 2,436 ft | 30.7 | 3,392 ft |
| February | 22.6 | 2,835 ft | 36.4 | 3,777 ft |
| March | 36.4 | 3,777 ft | 51.1 | 4,745 ft |
| April | 44.9 | 4,341 ft | 59.6 | 5,289 ft ▲ |
| May | 54.8 | 4,983 ft | 69.6 | 5,916 ft ▲ |
| June | 64.6 | 5,604 ft | 81.0 | 6,612 ft ▲ |
| July | 72.2 | 6,076 ft | 90.2 | 7,162 ft ▲ |
| August | 69.8 | 5,928 ft | 87.9 | 7,025 ft ▲ |
| September | 59.3 | 5,270 ft | 76.2 | 6,321 ft ▲ |
| October | 45.0 | 4,347 ft | 60.2 | 5,327 ft ▲ |
| November | 30.1 | 3,351 ft | 44.3 | 4,301 ft |
| December | 18.2 | 2,528 ft | 31.5 | 3,446 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 KWRL
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,252 ft — the air behaves like 7,150 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,254 ft
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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 KWRL in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Worland Municipal reaches roughly 7,162 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 KWRL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,436 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,076 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,252 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Worland Municipal?
4,252 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KWRL (ICAO) / WRL (FAA), in Worland, Wyoming.