Cloudy day
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004458
A period of daylight hours during which the sky is predominantly covered by clouds, limiting direct sunlight. This condition results in lower surface temperatures and reduced solar radiation reaching the ground. A cloudy day is typically recorded when the average cloud cover exceeds 70-80% for the daylight period.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-004458 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A period of daylight hours during which the sky is predominantly covered by clouds, limiting direct sunlight. This condition results in lower surface temperatures and reduced solar radiation reaching the ground. A cloudy day is typically recorded when the average cloud cover exceeds 70-80% for the daylight period.",
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