Temperature at Altitude Calculator

Calculate Temperature at Altitude





Formula

The formula to calculate the Temperature at Altitude is:

\[ T_a = T_g - (LR \times A) \]

Where:

What is Temperature at Altitude?

Temperature at altitude is the expected temperature at a certain height above sea level. The temperature generally decreases with altitude in the troposphere at a rate called the atmospheric lapse rate. The standard lapse rate is 6.5°C per 1000 meters, but this can vary depending on weather conditions and geographic location.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ T_a = 20 - (0.0065 \times 1500) = 20 - 9.75 = 10.25 \text{ °C} \]

The Temperature at Altitude (T_a) is 10.25°C.