Globe, Arizona · field elev 3,261 ft
Density Altitude at San Carlos Apache (P13)
From a field elevation of 3,261 ft, a typical July afternoon at San Carlos Apache (97 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,352 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 | 44.1 | 3,064 ft | 55.3 | 3,797 ft |
| February | 47.8 | 3,308 ft | 59.4 | 4,061 ft |
| March | 54.3 | 3,732 ft | 67.7 | 4,586 ft |
| April | 61.8 | 4,214 ft | 76.1 | 5,108 ft ▲ |
| May | 70.0 | 4,730 ft | 85.2 | 5,662 ft ▲ |
| June | 80.5 | 5,377 ft | 96.5 | 6,334 ft ▲ |
| July | 83.7 | 5,572 ft | 96.8 | 6,352 ft ▲ |
| August | 82.1 | 5,475 ft | 95.3 | 6,264 ft ▲ |
| September | 76.6 | 5,139 ft | 90.1 | 5,956 ft ▲ |
| October | 65.5 | 4,448 ft | 79.2 | 5,298 ft ▲ |
| November | 53.1 | 3,654 ft | 65.2 | 4,429 ft |
| December | 44.3 | 3,077 ft | 55.9 | 3,836 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 P13
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,261 ft — the air behaves like 6,364 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,263 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 P13 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at San Carlos Apache reaches roughly 6,352 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 P13 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,064 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,572 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,261 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of San Carlos Apache?
3,261 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is P13 (FAA), in Globe, Arizona.