cloud cover

noun

1. a covering of clouds over all or part of the sky.

2. the fraction of sky covered by clouds.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cloud cover¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

While last week’s dark cloud cover candle could raise concern, it’s worth noting that bearish candlesticks patterns tend to carry less weight in strong uptrends, making the overall trend still favorable.

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The key $175 level has acted as a major battleground, initially breaking out from a bull flag in May 2024 before quickly reversing after a bearish dark cloud cover and shooting star candle.

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Although the Met Office cautioned that solar forecasts can change rapidly, and factors such as cloud cover and light pollution will impact visibility.

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Indeed, the production of this molecule is on such a scale that it has major effects on the world’s climate, thanks to its effect on the cloud cover over the oceans.”

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This summer, he said, a low-pressure system has been parked over the Pacific Northwest and California, leading to unrelenting cloud cover and cooler temperatures.

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