Environmental Lapse Rate
Calculator

Inputs

Lapse rate (°C per km)
5

Results

Lapse rate (°C per km)
5
Lapse rate (°C per 100 m)
0.5

Weather results

Lapse rate (°C per km)5
Lapse rate (°C per 100 m)0.5

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Lapse rate (°C per km)
5
Lapse rate (°C per 100 m)
0.5

Weather relationship

Formula

Γ = (T1 − T2) ÷ (h2 − h1) (environmental lapse rate; ISA standard ≈ 6.5 °C/km)

= 5

Note

This is a simplified model: it applies the published standard formula to the numbers you entered and ignores local terrain, radiation, precipitation type and instrument error. Wind chill is the 2001 NWS/Environment Canada regression, valid at or below 10 °C with wind at or above 4.8 km/h; the heat index is the Rothfusz regression, reliable above about 27 °C; dew point uses the Magnus approximation (a = 17.27, b = 237.7 °C) over liquid water; wet bulb uses Stull's approximation at standard sea-level pressure; pressure and density altitude assume the International Standard Atmosphere and dry air. Do not use these results for aviation, structural or safety decisions without an official forecast or a qualified professional.

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