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Cloud Symbol

☁ The cloud symbol represents weather and cloudy skies in a simple text form.

U+2601

The ☁ symbol is a Unicode character often used to indicate clouds and cloudy weather. It’s compact, readable in many fonts, and easy to copy into messages, designs, and web content. Below you’ll find practical ways to use it, plus reliable code points.

Cloud Symbol Meaning

☁ is the Unicode “CLOUD” symbol (U+2601). Most commonly, it represents cloudy weather, overcast skies, or general “cloudiness” in UI text and illustrations. Designers and communicators also use it as a visual hint for meteorology, forecasts, or sky-related themes. Because it’s a simple standalone glyph, it works well next to headlines, status labels, or small icons where a full weather graphic would be too large. In writing and social posts, it can also convey a softer or muted mood associated with cloudy conditions—without needing a longer sentence.

Common uses

  • Weather apps and forecast labels (e.g., “☁ Cloudy”)
  • Status indicators in dashboards or monitoring UIs
  • Design elements for backgrounds, banners, and icons
  • Social media captions to match a weather theme
  • Text-based infographics and education posts about skies

Examples

☁ Cloud Symbol: Copy & Use Guide

  • Tomorrow: ☁ Cloudy with a chance of rain.
  • Status: ☁ Overcast conditions
  • The sky is ☁ cloudy today—plan accordingly.
  • Weather update: ☁ Cloudy skies expected.
  • Scene setting: ☁ A calm, overcast morning.

Variations

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Technical codes

UnicodeU+2601
HTML Entity☁
HTML Code☁
CSS\2601

FAQ

What is the Unicode character for the cloud symbol?

The cloud symbol is Unicode “CLOUD” with code point U+2601.

How can I copy the ☁ cloud symbol?

Copy and paste the character ☁ from this page. You can also use the provided CSS or JavaScript escapes when coding.

What does ☁ usually mean in text?

It most often indicates cloudy weather or an overcast sky, and it’s commonly used in weather-related labels or themes.

Can I use ☁ in HTML and CSS?

Yes. Use the HTML entity ☁ or the CSS escape \\2601 (as provided on this page).

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