Types of Clouds
Types Of Clouds is a structured science dataset with 15 entries. Its fields include Name, Altitude, Type. Community voting appears as a separate signal beside eligible rows and does not replace the source values.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 15 rows
- Fields
- 6 columns
- Source
- Community curated
- Data updated
- Mar 20, 2026
Included fields: Name, Altitude, Type, Precipitation, Appearance, and 1 more.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
- Altitude groups
- 12 distinct values
- Across 15 preview rows
- Type groups
- 4 distinct values
- Across 15 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Name, Altitude, and Type across science entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 15 downloadable records
Name↕ | Altitude↕ | Type↕ | Precipitation↕ | Appearance↕ | Known For↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cumulus | Low (2,000 m) | Cumulus | Rare (light) | Puffy, white, flat base | Classic fair-weather clouds, look like cotton balls |
Cumulonimbus | Low to high (up to 20,000 m) | Cumulus | Heavy rain, hail, lightning | Towering, anvil-shaped top | Thunderstorm cloud, can produce tornadoes |
Stratus | Low (0-2,000 m) | Stratus | Light drizzle | Gray, uniform sheet | Overcast skies, often blankets entire sky |
Stratocumulus | Low (600-2,000 m) | Stratus | Light rain possible | Lumpy gray rolls or patches | Most common cloud type on Earth, covers ~20% of surface |
Nimbostratus | Low to mid (0-3,000 m) | Stratus | Steady rain or snow | Dark gray, thick layer | Continuous precipitation for hours, blocks all sunlight |
Altostratus | Mid (2,000-6,000 m) | Stratus | Light rain possible | Gray-blue sheet, sun barely visible | Often precedes a warm front and steady rain |
Altocumulus | Mid (2,000-6,000 m) | Cumulus | Rare | White/gray patches or rolls | Mackerel sky pattern, can signal afternoon thunderstorms |
Cirrus | High (5,000-13,000 m) | Cirrus | None (ice crystals) | Thin, wispy, hair-like | Made entirely of ice crystals, indicate fair weather |
Cirrostratus | High (5,000-13,000 m) | Cirrus | None | Thin white veil | Creates halos around sun and moon |
Cirrocumulus | High (5,000-13,000 m) | Cirrus | None | Tiny white puffs in rows | Rippled pattern, sometimes called 'mackerel sky' |
Lenticular | Mid to high (2,000-12,000 m) | Special | None | Lens or saucer-shaped | Form over mountains, often mistaken for UFOs |
Mammatus | Various | Special | Associated with storms | Pouch-like bulges underneath | Hang from cumulonimbus base, dramatic appearance before storms |
Fog (Stratus at ground) | Surface (0 m) | Stratus | Mist/drizzle | Thick ground-level cloud | Reduces visibility below 1 km, common near coasts |
Contrails | High (8,000-12,000 m) | Special | None | Thin white lines | Condensation trails from aircraft engines |
Pileus | Mid to high | Special | None | Smooth cap atop cumulus | Rare cap cloud, forms atop rapidly rising cumulus towers |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Types of Clouds organized?
The table starts in the source data's order. Community voting is enabled as a separate approval signal beside eligible rows; votes do not replace the source values.
How much data is available on this page?
This dataset contains 15 entries, and every row is available in the table and in the downloadable files.
Can I download the complete dataset?
Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 15 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.
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