Wurtsboro, New York · field elev 548 ft
Density Altitude at Wurtsboro/Sullivan County (N82)
Wurtsboro/Sullivan County sits at 548 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,187 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.0 | −1,558 ft | 34.1 | −988 ft |
| February | 27.7 | −1,437 ft | 37.4 | −759 ft |
| March | 36.2 | −842 ft | 46.8 | −117 ft |
| April | 48.5 | −2 ft | 59.6 | 734 ft |
| May | 59.3 | 714 ft | 70.2 | 1,419 ft |
| June | 67.6 | 1,253 ft | 78.0 | 1,913 ft |
| July | 72.3 | 1,553 ft | 82.4 | 2,187 ft |
| August | 70.5 | 1,438 ft | 80.6 | 2,075 ft |
| September | 63.4 | 982 ft | 73.4 | 1,623 ft |
| October | 52.5 | 265 ft | 62.3 | 910 ft |
| November | 41.4 | −484 ft | 50.0 | 98 ft |
| December | 31.4 | −1,176 ft | 38.7 | −669 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 N82
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 548 ft — the air behaves like 2,162 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 549 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at N82 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wurtsboro/Sullivan County reaches roughly 2,187 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 N82 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,558 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,553 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 548 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Wurtsboro/Sullivan County?
548 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is N82 (FAA), in Wurtsboro, New York.