Temple Bar, Arizona · field elev 1,549 ft
Density Altitude at Temple Bar (U30)
From a field elevation of 1,549 ft, a typical July afternoon at Temple Bar (109 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,009 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 | 48.9 | 1,264 ft | 59.7 | 1,974 ft |
| February | 52.9 | 1,530 ft | 64.7 | 2,297 ft |
| March | 60.4 | 2,020 ft | 73.2 | 2,836 ft |
| April | 69.4 | 2,596 ft | 82.9 | 3,439 ft |
| May | 79.0 | 3,199 ft | 92.8 | 4,041 ft |
| June | 89.3 | 3,830 ft | 104.2 | 4,718 ft |
| July | 95.7 | 4,215 ft | 109.2 | 5,009 ft ▲ |
| August | 94.1 | 4,119 ft | 107.1 | 4,887 ft |
| September | 85.1 | 3,574 ft | 99.0 | 4,411 ft |
| October | 70.7 | 2,679 ft | 83.7 | 3,488 ft |
| November | 57.1 | 1,805 ft | 68.7 | 2,552 ft |
| December | 47.5 | 1,171 ft | 57.8 | 1,851 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 U30
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,549 ft — the air behaves like 4,998 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,550 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 U30 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 109 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Temple Bar reaches roughly 5,009 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 U30 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,171 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,215 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,549 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Temple Bar?
1,549 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is U30 (FAA), in Temple Bar, Arizona.