Evapotranspiration rates are significantly influenced by weather conditions, which include factors such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation. These elements affect the rate at which water evaporates from the soil and transpires from plants. For instance, higher temperatures and wind speeds can increase evaporation rates, while higher humidity levels can decrease them. Additionally, varying solar radiation can influence the amount of energy available for evaporation, thereby impacting the overall evapotranspiration rate.
While factors like soil texture, plant species, and the time of year also play roles in the broader context of water movement and plant growth, they are more secondary aspects compared to the direct effects of current weather conditions on evapotranspiration. Thus, understanding weather conditions provides a comprehensive view of how water loss from both soils and plants occurs in a given environment.