Aridity Index Formula

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Aridity Index is a numerical indicator of the degree of dryness of the climate at a given location. Check FAQs
AI=(PET-EactPET)100
AI - Aridity Index?PET - Daily Potential Evapotranspiration?Eact - Actual Evapotranspiration?

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Here is how the Aridity Index equation looks like.

99.68Edit=(50Edit-0.16Edit50Edit)100
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
AI=(PET-EactPET)100
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
AI=(50m³/s-0.16m³/s50m³/s)100
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
AI=(50-0.1650)100
LAST Step Evaluate
AI=99.68

Aridity Index Formula Elements

Variables
Aridity Index
Aridity Index is a numerical indicator of the degree of dryness of the climate at a given location.
Symbol: AI
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Daily Potential Evapotranspiration
Daily Potential Evapotranspiration (PET) is calculated from climate parameter data that is extracted from Global Data Assimilation System (GDAS) analysis fields.
Symbol: PET
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Actual Evapotranspiration
Actual Evapotranspiration is the quantity of water that is actually removed from a surface due to the processes of evaporation and transpiration.
Symbol: Eact
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Aridity Index?

Aridity Index evaluator uses Aridity Index = ((Daily Potential Evapotranspiration-Actual Evapotranspiration)/Daily Potential Evapotranspiration)*100 to evaluate the Aridity Index, The Aridity Index is a numerical indicator of the degree of dryness of the climate at a given location. Aridity Index is denoted by AI symbol.

How to evaluate Aridity Index using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Aridity Index, enter Daily Potential Evapotranspiration (PET) & Actual Evapotranspiration (Eact) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Aridity Index

What is the formula to find Aridity Index?
The formula of Aridity Index is expressed as Aridity Index = ((Daily Potential Evapotranspiration-Actual Evapotranspiration)/Daily Potential Evapotranspiration)*100. Here is an example- 99.68 = ((50-0.16)/50)*100.
How to calculate Aridity Index?
With Daily Potential Evapotranspiration (PET) & Actual Evapotranspiration (Eact) we can find Aridity Index using the formula - Aridity Index = ((Daily Potential Evapotranspiration-Actual Evapotranspiration)/Daily Potential Evapotranspiration)*100.
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