cloud cover

noun

: a mass of clouds
The moon was hidden behind a thick cloud cover.

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But more concerning is work presented last month at the annual meeting of the American Geophysical Union and reported by Science, showing that reflective cloud cover has dropped for 2 decades. Bypaul Voosen, science.org, 10 Jan. 2025 In general, solar power generation can be hampered by many factors, including cloud cover, smoke and other sources of air pollution. Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025 However, light pollution and cloud cover can also impact your ability to see the display. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 Oct. 2024 Clear skies are essential, so keep an eye on your local weather forecast to check whether cloud cover is expected. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for cloud cover 

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“Cloud cover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cloud%20cover. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.

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