Rio Linda, California · field elev 46 ft
Density Altitude at Rio Linda (L36)
Rio Linda sits at 46 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (94 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,263 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 | 46.5 | −760 ft | 55.0 | −190 ft |
| February | 50.3 | −504 ft | 60.4 | 167 ft |
| March | 54.4 | −229 ft | 65.8 | 519 ft |
| April | 58.8 | 62 ft | 72.1 | 924 ft |
| May | 66.2 | 545 ft | 80.9 | 1,480 ft |
| June | 72.5 | 950 ft | 88.5 | 1,952 ft |
| July | 76.3 | 1,191 ft | 93.6 | 2,263 ft |
| August | 75.3 | 1,128 ft | 92.4 | 2,190 ft |
| September | 71.8 | 905 ft | 88.5 | 1,952 ft |
| October | 63.5 | 370 ft | 78.6 | 1,336 ft |
| November | 52.6 | −350 ft | 64.2 | 415 ft |
| December | 46.1 | −787 ft | 55.0 | −190 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 L36
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 46 ft — the air behaves like 2,288 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 47 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 L36 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Rio Linda reaches roughly 2,263 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 L36 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −787 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,191 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 46 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Rio Linda?
46 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is L36 (FAA), in Rio Linda, California.