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Total cloud cover

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009709

The fraction of the sky obscured by clouds, as observed from a particular location. This is expressed in oktas (eighths of the sky) or as a percentage. Total cloud cover is a fundamental meteorological observation used in weather forecasting and climate studies, influencing surface radiation budgets and precipitation patterns.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009709
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009709",
  "term": "Total cloud cover",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The fraction of the sky obscured by clouds, as observed from a particular location. This is expressed in oktas (eighths of the sky) or as a percentage. Total cloud cover is a fundamental meteorological observation used in weather forecasting and climate studies, influencing surface radiation budgets and precipitation patterns.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/total-cloud-cover/"
}

Record 9,817 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.