Cloud amount

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004405",
  "term": "Cloud amount",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The fraction of the sky covered by clouds, typically expressed in oktas (eighths) or as a percentage. This measurement is a key parameter in weather observations and climate studies, influencing surface radiation budgets and temperature. It is observed visually from the ground or measured remotely by satellites.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/cloud-amount/"
}