Reedley, California · field elev 386 ft

Density Altitude at Reedley Municipal (O32)

Reedley Municipal sits at 386 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (102 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,175 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,175 ft station: FRESNO 5 NE · 16 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at FRESNO 5 NE (16 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 49.6 −129 ft 61.0 626 ft
February 54.2 178 ft 66.8 1,002 ft
March 59.1 501 ft 73.1 1,405 ft
April 64.2 834 ft 79.3 1,796 ft
May 71.6 1,310 ft 87.5 2,304 ft
June 79.1 1,783 ft 96.3 2,840 ft
July 84.7 2,132 ft 101.9 3,175 ft
August 83.7 2,070 ft 100.9 3,116 ft
September 79.0 1,777 ft 96.0 2,822 ft
October 69.0 1,143 ft 84.8 2,138 ft
November 57.2 376 ft 70.6 1,246 ft
December 49.3 −149 ft 61.1 632 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 O32

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,181 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,181 ft

Field elevation 386 ft — the air behaves like 3,181 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at O32 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 102 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Reedley Municipal reaches roughly 3,175 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 O32 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −149 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,132 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 386 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Reedley Municipal?

386 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is O32 (FAA), in Reedley, California.