Oakdale, California · field elev 237 ft

Density Altitude at Oakdale (O27)

Oakdale sits at 237 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (95 °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: MODESTO CITY CO AP · 12 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MODESTO CITY CO AP (12 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 47.5 −455 ft 56.1 120 ft
February 52.0 −153 ft 62.2 520 ft
March 56.7 159 ft 68.1 903 ft
April 61.1 449 ft 73.8 1,267 ft
May 67.8 883 ft 82.0 1,782 ft
June 74.5 1,311 ft 89.7 2,258 ft
July 78.8 1,582 ft 95.0 2,580 ft
August 77.8 1,519 ft 93.5 2,489 ft
September 73.9 1,273 ft 89.1 2,221 ft
October 65.2 715 ft 79.0 1,595 ft
November 54.5 13 ft 65.7 748 ft
December 47.4 −462 ft 56.2 126 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 O27

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,580 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,580 ft

Field elevation 237 ft — the air behaves like 2,580 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at O27 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Oakdale 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 O27 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −462 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,582 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 237 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Oakdale?

237 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is O27 (FAA), in Oakdale, California.