Cottonwood, Arizona · field elev 3,560 ft
Density Altitude at Cottonwood (P52)
From a field elevation of 3,560 ft, a typical July afternoon at Cottonwood (101 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,964 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 | 45.3 | 3,513 ft | 60.9 | 4,523 ft |
| February | 48.6 | 3,730 ft | 64.5 | 4,751 ft |
| March | 54.4 | 4,107 ft | 71.2 | 5,170 ft ▲ |
| April | 61.0 | 4,530 ft | 78.9 | 5,644 ft ▲ |
| May | 69.4 | 5,058 ft | 87.9 | 6,187 ft ▲ |
| June | 79.1 | 5,656 ft | 98.9 | 6,836 ft ▲ |
| July | 83.9 | 5,947 ft | 101.1 | 6,964 ft ▲ |
| August | 82.0 | 5,832 ft | 98.4 | 6,807 ft ▲ |
| September | 75.7 | 5,448 ft | 93.1 | 6,496 ft ▲ |
| October | 64.7 | 4,764 ft | 82.6 | 5,868 ft ▲ |
| November | 53.3 | 4,036 ft | 70.5 | 5,127 ft ▲ |
| December | 44.6 | 3,466 ft | 59.8 | 4,453 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 P52
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,560 ft — the air behaves like 6,958 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,562 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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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 P52 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 101 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Cottonwood reaches roughly 6,964 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 P52 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,466 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,947 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,560 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Cottonwood?
3,560 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is P52 (FAA), in Cottonwood, Arizona.