Dimmitt, Texas · field elev 3,883 ft

Density Altitude at Dimmitt Municipal (T55)

From a field elevation of 3,883 ft, a typical July afternoon at Dimmitt Municipal (92 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,804 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: July · ≈6,804 ft station: DIMMITT 2 N · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at DIMMITT 2 N (1 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 36.8 3,346 ft 51.4 4,310 ft
February 40.2 3,574 ft 55.8 4,594 ft
March 47.8 4,076 ft 64.1 5,121 ft ▲
April 55.4 4,568 ft 72.3 5,633 ft ▲
May 65.2 5,191 ft 80.9 6,158 ft ▲
June 74.8 5,786 ft 89.7 6,685 ft ▲
July 77.6 5,958 ft 91.7 6,804 ft ▲
August 76.2 5,872 ft 90.4 6,727 ft ▲
September 68.9 5,422 ft 83.3 6,303 ft ▲
October 57.7 4,716 ft 72.8 5,663 ft ▲
November 45.7 3,938 ft 60.7 4,907 ft
December 37.5 3,393 ft 51.4 4,310 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 T55

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 6,821 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 6,821 ft caution

Field elevation 3,883 ft — the air behaves like 6,821 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
3,885 ft
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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at T55 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Dimmitt Municipal reaches roughly 6,804 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 T55 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,346 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,958 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,883 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Dimmitt Municipal?

3,883 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is T55 (FAA), in Dimmitt, Texas.