Clear
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004329
Describing atmospheric conditions where the sky is free of clouds or has less than one-eighth of the sky covered by clouds. This state allows for unobstructed visibility and maximum solar radiation to reach the surface. In aviation weather reports, 'clear' indicates no clouds observed below 12,000 feet (3,658 meters) or above the station elevation.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-004329 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| See also | Cloudy; Fair |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-MET-004329",
"term": "Clear",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "Describing atmospheric conditions where the sky is free of clouds or has less than one-eighth of the sky covered by clouds. This state allows for unobstructed visibility and maximum solar radiation to reach the surface. In aviation weather reports, 'clear' indicates no clouds observed below 12,000 feet (3,658 meters) or above the station elevation.",
"see_also": [
"cloudy",
"fair"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/clear/"
}
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