How long does it take an average cumulus cloud to disperse?

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How long does it take an average cumulus cloud to disperse?

Disperse means breaking up. A cumulus cloud is big and puffy.

2007-02-08 08:34:36 · 3 answers · asked by JOHN C 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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Hi... The answer to your question depends on many things... but fair weather cumulus typically have a lifetime of 5 minutes to about half an hour.

This is because cumulus clouds cause the air around them to cool (and consequently sink)... which makes it impossible for the cloud to contiue to grow - thus it will eventually give off all its moisture and dissapear.

2007-02-08 10:08:59 · answer #1 · answered by brooks b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

i don't know either

2007-02-08 17:13:49 · answer #2 · answered by hawaiian princess 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋

hi i dunno?

2007-02-08 16:55:42 · answer #3 · answered by I hate pink 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋