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Moisture index

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007373

A numerical value that quantifies the relative wetness or dryness of a region, often derived from a comparison of precipitation and potential evapotranspiration. It indicates the availability of water for plant growth and other surface processes. Positive values suggest humid conditions, while negative values indicate aridity.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007373
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoPalmer drought severity index
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007373",
  "term": "Moisture index",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A numerical value that quantifies the relative wetness or dryness of a region, often derived from a comparison of precipitation and potential evapotranspiration. It indicates the availability of water for plant growth and other surface processes. Positive values suggest humid conditions, while negative values indicate aridity.",
  "see_also": [
    "Palmer drought severity index"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/moisture-index/"
}

Record 6,225 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.