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Dry spell

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005166

A period of consecutive days without measurable precipitation, often indicating a temporary absence of rainfall within a broader climatic pattern. It is a shorter-term phenomenon compared to a drought, though prolonged dry spells can contribute to drought conditions. The specific duration defining a dry spell can vary by region and meteorological convention.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005166
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005166",
  "term": "Dry spell",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A period of consecutive days without measurable precipitation, often indicating a temporary absence of rainfall within a broader climatic pattern. It is a shorter-term phenomenon compared to a drought, though prolonged dry spells can contribute to drought conditions. The specific duration defining a dry spell can vary by region and meteorological convention.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/dry-spell/"
}

Record 2,922 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.