cloud cover

noun

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

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Coastal regions such as southern Spain remain viable, though slightly less reliable due to higher cloud cover. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 13 Apr. 2026 Sunday night Breezy conditions, along with abundant cloud cover, will linger through Sunday night. Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026 The rain and cloud cover will keep the area cooler, with temperatures expected to be closer to normal. Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026 On Thursday, April 9, as an onshore flow strengthens, cloud cover and slightly lower temperatures will land through the end of the week. Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026 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 22 Apr. 2026.

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