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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 760 ft — the air behaves like 2,359 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 761 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 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.