Green River, Utah · field elev 4,234 ft

Density Altitude at Green River Municipal (U34)

From a field elevation of 4,234 ft, a typical July afternoon at Green River Municipal (96 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,486 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: July · ≈7,486 ft station: MOAB CANYONLAND AP · 29 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MOAB CANYONLAND AP (29 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 28.0 3,185 ft 38.7 3,908 ft
February 35.8 3,714 ft 46.9 4,450 ft
March 45.9 4,384 ft 59.4 5,255 ft ▲
April 53.1 4,852 ft 67.0 5,732 ft ▲
May 62.9 5,476 ft 77.5 6,379 ft ▲
June 74.1 6,171 ft 89.9 7,122 ft ▲
July 81.1 6,597 ft 96.1 7,486 ft ▲
August 78.0 6,409 ft 92.5 7,275 ft ▲
September 68.3 5,813 ft 83.3 6,729 ft ▲
October 54.2 4,923 ft 68.3 5,813 ft ▲
November 39.5 3,962 ft 52.3 4,800 ft
December 27.6 3,157 ft 38.6 3,902 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 U34

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 7,480 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 7,480 ft caution

Field elevation 4,234 ft — the air behaves like 7,480 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at U34 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Green River Municipal reaches roughly 7,486 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 U34 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,157 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,597 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,234 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Green River Municipal?

4,234 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is U34 (FAA), in Green River, Utah.