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Cumulus mediocris cloud
Cumulus mediocris clouds in the foreground above Auckland with streaks of light precipitation visible in the distance under cumulus congestus clouds.
Abbreviation
Cu med
Symbol
Genus
Cumulus (heaped)
Species
mediocris (moderate)
Variety
Radiatuse
Altitude
500-3000 m (1,500-10,000 ft)
Classification
Family C (Low-level)
Appearance
Low-altitude, medium height, tall as it is wide, fluffy heaps of clouds with cotton-like appearance.
Precipitation
Uncommon rain, snow or snow pellets, but it can develop into a cumulus congestus which has a greater chance of precipitation
Cumulus mediocris is a low to middle level cloud with some vertical extent (Family D1) of the genus cumulus, larger in vertical development than Cumulus humilis.[1] It also may exhibit small protuberances from the top and may show the cauliflower form characteristic of cumulus clouds. Cumulus mediocris clouds do not generally produce precipitation of more than very light intensity, but can further advance into clouds such as Cumulus congestus or Cumulonimbus, which do produce precipitation and severe storms.
Cumulus mediocris is also classified as a low cloud and is coded CL2 by the World Meteorological Organization.[2][3]
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