Perris, California · field elev 1,413 ft

Density Altitude at Perris Valley (L65)

Perris Valley sits at 1,413 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (98 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,175 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈4,175 ft station: ELSINORE · 9 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at ELSINORE (9 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 53.8 1,421 ft 65.7 2,194 ft
February 54.9 1,493 ft 67.1 2,283 ft
March 58.7 1,742 ft 71.5 2,563 ft
April 62.6 1,995 ft 76.5 2,877 ft
May 67.9 2,334 ft 82.0 3,218 ft
June 74.3 2,739 ft 90.2 3,719 ft
July 80.3 3,113 ft 96.5 4,098 ft
August 81.3 3,175 ft 97.8 4,175 ft
September 77.2 2,920 ft 93.2 3,900 ft
October 68.5 2,372 ft 83.1 3,286 ft
November 59.6 1,800 ft 73.2 2,670 ft
December 52.6 1,342 ft 65.0 2,149 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 L65

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,187 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,187 ft

Field elevation 1,413 ft — the air behaves like 4,187 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at L65 in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 98 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Perris Valley reaches roughly 4,175 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 L65 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,342 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,175 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,413 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Perris Valley?

1,413 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is L65 (FAA), in Perris, California.