Sky condition

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-002495",
  "term": "Sky condition",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "term_source": "Sky Condition",
  "definition": "Used in a forecast to describes the predominant/average sky condition based upon octants (eighths) of the sky covered by opaque (not transparent) clouds.\n\nSky Condition; Cloud Coverage\nClear / Sunny; 0/8\nMostly Clear / Mostly Sunny; 1/8 to 2/8\nPartly Cloudy / Partly Sunny; 3/8 to 4/8\nMostly Cloudy / Considerable Cloudiness; 5/8 to 7/8\nCloudy; 8/8\nFair (mainly for night); Less than 4/10 opaque clouds, no precipitation, no extremes of visibility/temperature/wind",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/sky-condition/"
}