Cumulus mediocris cloud

(meteorology) A cloud species unique to the species cumulus, of moderate vertical development, the upper protuberances or sproutings being not very marked; there may be a small cauliflower aspect; while this species does not give any precipitation, it frequently develops into cumulus congestus and cumulonimbus.

Cumulus mediocris cloud
Cumulus mediocris clouds
Abbreviation	Cu
Symbol
Genus	Cumulus (heaped)
Species	mediocris (moderate)
Altitude	500-2000 m (1,500-15,000 ft)
Classification	Family C (Low-level)
Precipitation cloud?	Usually No
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Cumulus mediocris is a cloud form of the cumulus family, slightly larger in vertical development than Cumulus humilis. It may or may not show the cauliflower form characteristic of cumulus clouds. These clouds do not produce precipitation, but may further advance into clouds such as Cumulus congestus and Cumulonimbus, which do.

Cumulus mediocris clouds.

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