Crisfield, Maryland · field elev 4 ft
Density Altitude at Crisfield-Somerset County (W41)
Crisfield-Somerset County sits at 4 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,752 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 | 37.9 | −1,402 ft | 46.2 | −833 ft |
| February | 39.8 | −1,271 ft | 48.5 | −677 ft |
| March | 45.8 | −860 ft | 54.5 | −275 ft |
| April | 55.1 | −235 ft | 64.3 | 370 ft |
| May | 64.1 | 357 ft | 72.7 | 911 ft |
| June | 73.2 | 943 ft | 81.3 | 1,454 ft |
| July | 78.2 | 1,259 ft | 86.1 | 1,752 ft |
| August | 76.5 | 1,152 ft | 84.2 | 1,635 ft |
| September | 70.8 | 789 ft | 78.7 | 1,291 ft |
| October | 60.2 | 102 ft | 69.1 | 680 ft |
| November | 49.7 | −596 ft | 58.8 | 10 ft |
| December | 42.0 | −1,120 ft | 50.5 | −542 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 W41
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 4 ft — the air behaves like 1,746 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
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- 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 W41 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Crisfield-Somerset County reaches roughly 1,752 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 W41 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,402 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,259 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Crisfield-Somerset County?
4 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is W41 (FAA), in Crisfield, Maryland.