SKY COVER Definition & Meaning

sky cover

noun

the amount of the sky that is covered by clouds, fog, haze, smoke, or the like, usually expressed in tenths of the total sky.

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Origin of sky cover¹

First recorded in 1955–60

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But the National Weather Service does track the average sky cover between sunrise and sunset each day.

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Thankfully, you can check the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s website for Southern California and click “sky cover” and a forecast time to see the expected cloud cover.

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If you're a fan of meteor showers and, potentially, a meteor "storm", you'll want to pay attention to the sky cover forecast for Monday night.

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NWS currently forecasts a sky cover of around 74% in Seattle around that time.

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It got a maximum rating for “sky cover” in the preliminary report on the day released by the National Weather Service.

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