Marble Canyon, Arizona · field elev 3,603 ft

Density Altitude at Marble Canyon (L41)

From a field elevation of 3,603 ft, a typical July afternoon at Marble Canyon (102 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,045 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: July · ≈7,045 ft station: LEES FERRY · 4 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at LEES FERRY (4 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 38.9 3,140 ft 48.4 3,770 ft
February 44.6 3,519 ft 55.2 4,211 ft
March 54.0 4,134 ft 65.7 4,879 ft
April 62.2 4,658 ft 75.0 5,457 ft ▲
May 71.5 5,241 ft 84.9 6,059 ft ▲
June 83.1 5,951 ft 98.1 6,841 ft ▲
July 88.6 6,281 ft 101.6 7,045 ft ▲
August 86.0 6,125 ft 99.0 6,894 ft ▲
September 76.1 5,525 ft 89.1 6,311 ft ▲
October 63.0 4,709 ft 75.6 5,494 ft ▲
November 49.5 3,841 ft 60.0 4,519 ft
December 39.5 3,180 ft 48.3 3,763 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 L41

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 7,068 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 7,068 ft caution

Field elevation 3,603 ft — the air behaves like 7,068 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
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AIR DENSITY INDEX
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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at L41 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 102 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Marble Canyon reaches roughly 7,045 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 L41 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,140 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,281 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,603 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Marble Canyon?

3,603 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is L41 (FAA), in Marble Canyon, Arizona.