Agua Dulce, California · field elev 2,633 ft
Density Altitude at Agua Dulce (L70)
From a field elevation of 2,633 ft, a typical July afternoon at Agua Dulce (98 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,640 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 | 47.1 | 2,486 ft | 59.5 | 3,295 ft |
| February | 50.2 | 2,690 ft | 62.9 | 3,513 ft |
| March | 55.4 | 3,030 ft | 69.2 | 3,912 ft |
| April | 60.6 | 3,366 ft | 75.4 | 4,299 ft |
| May | 68.0 | 3,836 ft | 82.7 | 4,747 ft |
| June | 76.1 | 4,342 ft | 91.6 | 5,284 ft ▲ |
| July | 82.6 | 4,741 ft | 97.6 | 5,640 ft ▲ |
| August | 82.0 | 4,705 ft | 97.6 | 5,640 ft ▲ |
| September | 76.4 | 4,361 ft | 92.5 | 5,338 ft ▲ |
| October | 65.5 | 3,678 ft | 80.8 | 4,631 ft |
| November | 53.6 | 2,913 ft | 67.7 | 3,817 ft |
| December | 46.2 | 2,426 ft | 58.1 | 3,205 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 L70
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,633 ft — the air behaves like 5,664 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,635 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 L70 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 98 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Agua Dulce reaches roughly 5,640 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 L70 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,426 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,741 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,633 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Agua Dulce?
2,633 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is L70 (FAA), in Agua Dulce, California.