Dry adiabatic lapse rate

The dry adiabatic lapse rate is the rate at which the temperature of a parcel of dry air decreases as the parcel is lifted in the atmosphere. The dry adiabatic lapse rate (abbreviated DALR) is 5.5°F per 1000 ft or 9.8°C per km.

External Links

• National Science Digital Library - Dry adiabatic lapse rate

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