Weiser, Idaho · field elev 2,120 ft

Density Altitude at Weiser Municipal (S87)

Weiser Municipal sits at 2,120 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (95 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,835 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈4,835 ft station: WEISER · 3 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at WEISER (3 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 29.4 647 ft 36.2 1,116 ft
February 35.3 1,054 ft 44.4 1,671 ft
March 44.8 1,698 ft 56.7 2,483 ft
April 51.4 2,136 ft 64.3 2,973 ft
May 60.6 2,735 ft 74.4 3,610 ft
June 68.5 3,239 ft 83.5 4,172 ft
July 77.8 3,821 ft 94.5 4,835 ft
August 75.4 3,672 ft 91.8 4,674 ft
September 64.9 3,011 ft 80.8 4,006 ft
October 51.3 2,129 ft 65.1 3,024 ft
November 38.2 1,252 ft 48.0 1,911 ft
December 29.7 668 ft 36.8 1,157 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 S87

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,865 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,865 ft

Field elevation 2,120 ft — the air behaves like 4,865 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at S87 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Weiser Municipal reaches roughly 4,835 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 S87 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 647 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,821 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,120 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Weiser Municipal?

2,120 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is S87 (FAA), in Weiser, Idaho.