Mayfield, Kentucky · field elev 522 ft

Density Altitude at Mayfield Graves County (M25)

Mayfield Graves County sits at 522 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,580 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,580 ft station: MURRAY · 19 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MURRAY (19 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 36.5 −853 ft 45.6 −230 ft
February 40.5 −578 ft 50.4 93 ft
March 49.4 26 ft 60.6 767 ft
April 59.4 689 ft 71.4 1,464 ft
May 68.0 1,246 ft 78.9 1,937 ft
June 75.8 1,743 ft 86.3 2,396 ft
July 79.2 1,956 ft 89.3 2,580 ft
August 78.1 1,887 ft 88.8 2,550 ft
September 71.4 1,464 ft 82.6 2,168 ft
October 59.8 715 ft 71.2 1,451 ft
November 48.0 −68 ft 58.4 623 ft
December 39.6 −640 ft 48.4 −41 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 M25

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,562 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,562 ft

Field elevation 522 ft — the air behaves like 2,562 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at M25 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mayfield Graves County reaches roughly 2,580 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 M25 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −853 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,956 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 522 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Mayfield Graves County?

522 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is M25 (FAA), in Mayfield, Kentucky.