What is current cloud cover?

What is current cloud cover?

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What is the percentage of cloud cover?

One study based on nearly a decade of satellite data estimated that about 67 percent of Earth’s surface is typically covered by clouds. This is especially the case over the oceans, where other research shows less than 10 percent of the sky is completely clear of clouds at any one time.

What percentage of clouds is partly cloudy?

20-30% Mostly sunny. 30-60% Partly cloudy. 60-70% Partly sunny. 70-90% Mostly cloudy.

Is it too cloudy for sunrise?

Partly Cloudy Skies: In order to see the stunning pinks, purples, oranges, and reds associated with amazing sunrise/sunset pictures, there must be something for the sun to reflect off of. About 30-60% cloud cover is ideal. Any more/less than that and your photo could be a flop.

Why is the UK so cloudy?

Britain is particularly cloudy because it’s located in the Warm Gulfstream. The heat necessary to evaporate all that water was absorbed off the African American coast, and then transported along with the water. The air above Britain, on the other hand, is quite often coming from the polar areas and thus much colder.

How would 100% cloud cover effect the temperature on the planet?

When forecasting daytime temperatures, if cloudy skies are expected, forecast lower temperatures than you would predict if clear skies were expected. At night cloud cover has the opposite effect. If skies are clear, heat emitted from the earth’s surface freely escapes into space, resulting in colder temperatures.

What is good cloud cover?

The global cloud cover averages around 0.68 when analyzing clouds with optical depth larger than 0.1. This value is lower (0.56) when considering clouds with an optical depth larger than 2, and higher when counting subvisible cirrus clouds.

How is cloud cover measured?

To measure cloud cover, you use oktas or eighths, which is the proper unit. If you want to do it at home, grab a mirror and divide it into eight squares. Place it correctly so you can see the clouds and count how many squares are covered by them.

Are sunsets better with clouds?

High to mid-level clouds are the most effective canvases, as they easily reflect the colors of the setting sun. Puffy clouds on the horizon at sunset will generally not allow the sun rays to pass through them, thus muting the sunset colors. Bottom line: Cloud cover is good, but not too many or too few clouds.

What is the cloud cover percentage indicator used for?

These are used when the cloud cover percentage will change during the day or when cloud cover will be different across the forecast region. The sky condition can vary dramatically across a viewing area and changing weather can turn a sunny sky into a mostly cloudy sky very quickly.

Where can I find the cloud cover percentages in EarthExplorer?

Both cloud cover percentages are listed in the EarthExplorer metadata, as well as in the Landsat Collection 1 Level-1 metadata (MTL.txt) file. What are Landsat Collection Tiers? Landsat Collection Tiers are the inventory structure for Level-1 data products and are based on data quality and level of processing.

What are the different types of cloud coverage?

There are several ways cloud coverage is broken down. They can be broken into 10ths. Surface station plots break it down into 4ths. One method of breaking down sky coverage is by: Sunny, Mostly Sunny, Partly Cloudy, Partly Sunny, Mostly Cloudy, and Overcast.

Which states have 7 day cloud cover forecast?

States 7 Day Cloud Cover Forecast Alabama Louisiana Ohio Alaska Maine Oklahoma Arizona Maryland Oregon Arkansas Massachusetts Pennsylvania

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