Shelburne, Vermont · field elev 325 ft
Density Altitude at Shelburne (VT8)
Shelburne sits at 325 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,915 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.9 | −2,203 ft | 28.9 | −1,631 ft |
| February | 22.9 | −2,059 ft | 31.5 | −1,448 ft |
| March | 32.3 | −1,392 ft | 40.9 | −796 ft |
| April | 45.6 | −475 ft | 55.3 | 175 ft |
| May | 58.4 | 380 ft | 69.0 | 1,068 ft |
| June | 67.5 | 972 ft | 77.6 | 1,615 ft |
| July | 72.4 | 1,286 ft | 82.4 | 1,915 ft |
| August | 70.7 | 1,177 ft | 80.7 | 1,809 ft |
| September | 62.7 | 661 ft | 72.6 | 1,298 ft |
| October | 50.3 | −158 ft | 58.9 | 413 ft |
| November | 39.3 | −906 ft | 46.4 | −421 ft |
| December | 28.2 | −1,681 ft | 35.0 | −1,203 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 VT8
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 325 ft — the air behaves like 1,890 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 326 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 VT8 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Shelburne reaches roughly 1,915 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 VT8 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,203 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,286 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 325 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Shelburne?
325 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is VT8 (FAA), in Shelburne, Vermont.