How Much Does a Cloud Weigh? The Real Numbers Explained
How Much Does a Cloud Weigh? (The Surprising Answer) An average cumulus cloud weighs approximately 1.1 million pounds (about 500000 kilograms). That is roughly 551 US tons or the equivalent of 100 elephants floating above your head. (USGS) Despite this massive weight, clouds stay aloft because their density is lower than the dry air surrounding…