Shiocton, Wisconsin · field elev 760 ft

Density Altitude at Shiocton (W34)

Shiocton sits at 760 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,365 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,365 ft station: NEW LONDON · 10 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at NEW LONDON (10 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 16.5 −1,974 ft 24.8 −1,377 ft
February 19.7 −1,743 ft 28.6 −1,108 ft
March 31.1 −932 ft 40.7 −268 ft
April 43.8 −57 ft 54.2 640 ft
May 56.4 786 ft 67.6 1,513 ft
June 66.0 1,410 ft 77.0 2,109 ft
July 70.1 1,673 ft 81.1 2,365 ft
August 68.5 1,571 ft 79.2 2,247 ft
September 60.4 1,048 ft 71.7 1,775 ft
October 47.8 213 ft 58.1 897 ft
November 34.8 −674 ft 43.2 −97 ft
December 22.7 −1,527 ft 30.3 −989 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 W34

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,359 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,359 ft

Field elevation 760 ft — the air behaves like 2,359 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at W34 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Shiocton reaches roughly 2,365 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 W34 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,974 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,673 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 760 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Shiocton?

760 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is W34 (FAA), in Shiocton, Wisconsin.