Winifred, Montana · field elev 3,100 ft
Density Altitude at Woodhawk (WH0)
From a field elevation of 3,100 ft, a typical July afternoon at Woodhawk (86 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,539 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.3 | 1,375 ft | 34.2 | 2,198 ft |
| February | 25.3 | 1,585 ft | 37.4 | 2,415 ft |
| March | 34.9 | 2,246 ft | 48.0 | 3,122 ft |
| April | 44.1 | 2,864 ft | 57.8 | 3,760 ft |
| May | 53.7 | 3,495 ft | 67.6 | 4,383 ft |
| June | 62.1 | 4,035 ft | 76.2 | 4,918 ft |
| July | 70.2 | 4,546 ft | 86.4 | 5,539 ft ▲ |
| August | 69.4 | 4,496 ft | 86.0 | 5,515 ft ▲ |
| September | 59.4 | 3,863 ft | 75.5 | 4,875 ft |
| October | 46.0 | 2,990 ft | 59.9 | 3,895 ft |
| November | 33.3 | 2,137 ft | 45.6 | 2,964 ft |
| December | 24.1 | 1,501 ft | 36.1 | 2,327 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 WH0
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,100 ft — the air behaves like 5,515 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,102 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 WH0 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Woodhawk reaches roughly 5,539 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 WH0 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,375 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,546 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,100 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Woodhawk?
3,100 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is WH0 (FAA), in Winifred, Montana.