California City, California · field elev 2,454 ft
Density Altitude at California City Municipal (L71)
From a field elevation of 2,454 ft, a typical July afternoon at California City Municipal (97 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,400 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 | 45.3 | 2,145 ft | 57.9 | 2,972 ft |
| February | 47.6 | 2,298 ft | 60.4 | 3,133 ft |
| March | 53.4 | 2,679 ft | 66.5 | 3,522 ft |
| April | 58.4 | 3,004 ft | 71.6 | 3,843 ft |
| May | 67.0 | 3,554 ft | 80.8 | 4,413 ft |
| June | 77.2 | 4,192 ft | 90.8 | 5,019 ft ▲ |
| July | 83.1 | 4,554 ft | 97.2 | 5,400 ft ▲ |
| August | 82.2 | 4,499 ft | 97.2 | 5,400 ft ▲ |
| September | 75.0 | 4,055 ft | 89.5 | 4,941 ft |
| October | 63.9 | 3,357 ft | 78.4 | 4,266 ft |
| November | 52.4 | 2,614 ft | 66.2 | 3,503 ft |
| December | 44.2 | 2,071 ft | 56.5 | 2,881 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 L71
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,454 ft — the air behaves like 5,388 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,455 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 L71 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at California City Municipal reaches roughly 5,400 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 L71 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,071 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,554 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,454 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of California City Municipal?
2,454 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is L71 (FAA), in California City, California.