Doniphan, Missouri · field elev 635 ft

Density Altitude at Doniphan Municipal (X33)

Doniphan Municipal sits at 635 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,736 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,736 ft station: DONIPHAN · 5 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at DONIPHAN (5 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 35.1 −810 ft 45.9 −70 ft
February 39.0 −540 ft 50.7 253 ft
March 47.4 32 ft 60.1 874 ft
April 57.3 690 ft 70.4 1,539 ft
May 66.2 1,270 ft 77.9 2,013 ft
June 74.8 1,818 ft 86.0 2,516 ft
July 78.8 2,069 ft 89.6 2,736 ft
August 77.6 1,994 ft 88.9 2,694 ft
September 70.0 1,513 ft 82.4 2,293 ft
October 58.1 743 ft 71.5 1,609 ft
November 46.6 −22 ft 58.6 776 ft
December 37.8 −623 ft 48.0 72 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 X33

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,761 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,761 ft

Field elevation 635 ft — the air behaves like 2,761 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at X33 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Doniphan Municipal reaches roughly 2,736 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 X33 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −810 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,069 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 635 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Doniphan Municipal?

635 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is X33 (FAA), in Doniphan, Missouri.