name | appearance | type | Precipitation | height (from) (m) | height (to) (m) | Height (m) | family |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Altostratus cloud | Sheet or layer, can usually see the sun through it | Stratus | Yes | 2,400 | 6,100 | 2400-6100 | B |
Cirrocumulus cloud | Small, high, patched clouds, in rows | Cirrus | Yes | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6000 | A |
Cirrocumulus floccus | small tufts | Cirrus | Yes | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6000 | A |
Cirrus floccus | small tufts | Cirrus | Yes | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5000 | A |
Cumulonimbus calvus | A powerful vertical development (tops rise), contours at the top fade, cauliflower structure becomes less | Other | Yes | 2,000 | 16,000 | 2000-16000 | D |