cloud cover

noun

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

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August cloud cover is exceptionally rare thanks to the subtropical high-pressure system that dominates North Africa, although dust and haze are possible. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026 Most of the Bay Area would likely see increasing mid-to-high level cloud cover and lower temperatures. Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 The exact drop in temperature can vary widely based on other factors like cloud cover and the time of year. Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 The weather service also considered a heat advisory for areas along and south of Interstate 70, including the Kansas City metro, but cloud cover and showers should keep temperatures a bit lower. Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 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 24 Aug. 2026.

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