East Jordan, Michigan · field elev 641 ft

Density Altitude at East Jordan City (Y94)

East Jordan City sits at 641 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,313 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,313 ft station: E JORDAN · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at E JORDAN (2 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 22.7 −1,677 ft 30.4 −1,130 ft
February 23.6 −1,612 ft 32.9 −955 ft
March 32.0 −1,018 ft 42.9 −266 ft
April 43.6 −218 ft 56.0 612 ft
May 55.7 592 ft 70.0 1,521 ft
June 65.0 1,200 ft 79.2 2,102 ft
July 68.9 1,450 ft 82.6 2,313 ft
August 67.4 1,354 ft 80.9 2,208 ft
September 60.6 914 ft 73.7 1,756 ft
October 49.4 173 ft 60.3 894 ft
November 38.4 −574 ft 46.5 −22 ft
December 28.8 −1,243 ft 35.4 −781 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 Y94

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,338 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,338 ft

Field elevation 641 ft — the air behaves like 2,338 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at Y94 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at East Jordan City reaches roughly 2,313 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 Y94 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,677 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,450 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 641 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of East Jordan City?

641 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is Y94 (FAA), in East Jordan, Michigan.