The lapse rate for dry (unsaturated) air is 9.8C per 1000m
The lapse rate for saturated air is around 5C per 1000m
The 6.5C per 1000m is the 'standard' average.
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So is the average lapse rate not that of dry air because at some elevation you are going to get some condensation?
I'm thinking if I look up and see my destination and there are no clouds, the dry rate is applicable. However, if there are clouds between here and there, then the average (or even wet) lapse rate is applicable and condensation is adding heat.
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