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Cloudiness
Measuring Cloud Cover
The cloud pattern over Europe can be clearly seen on this Meteosat IR image.
The coverage of clouds over a certain point is assessed to give a measure of current weather conditions. The sky is divided into quarters.
So if half the sky is covered with clouds, 'scattered clouds' are recorded and cover is reported as 2/4 or 1/2.
| Cloudiness |
Description |
| 0 |
No clouds |
| 1/4 |
Isolated clouds |
| 2/4 |
Scattered clouds |
| 3/4 |
Broken clouds |
| 4/4 |
Overcast |
More information about clouds can be found in the Cloud atlas.
Weather symbol on maps
The degree of cloudiness is indicated by how much of the circle is shaded.
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