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Der Karlsruher Wolkenatlas
The Karlsruhe Cloud Atlas describes cloud types and weather phenomena through photographs and text, with sections on cloud classification and coding.
About Der Karlsruher Wolkenatlas
Der Karlsruher Wolkenatlas presents cloud types and weather phenomena through photographs and text. It lists 2,375 photos in 117 galleries across nine sections covering high, middle, low and vertical clouds, optical phenomena, lightning, rainbows, precipitation and other subjects.
Photos can be enlarged by clicking, and some include explanatory text. The site also provides time-lapse animations of cloud formation and movement, information on cloud classification and camera equipment, and notes that usage rights for most photos can be acquired.
Key features
- Photo galleries organized by cloud height and type
- Images of optical phenomena such as halos and glories
- Galleries for lightning, rainbows, and precipitation forms
- Time-lapse animations showing cloud formation and movement
- Click-to-enlarge photos with explanatory text on selected images
- Information on cloud classification and photographic equipment used
Best for: People looking for photographs and descriptions of cloud types, optical effects, and precipitation.
Good for
- 2,375 photos organized in 117 galleries by cloud type and phenomenon
- Includes halos, glories, inversions, dust devils, lightning, rainbows and precipitation
- Selected photos include explanatory text and time-lapse sequences show cloud movement
Watch out for
- Usage rights for most photos can be acquired for a price
Der Karlsruher Wolkenatlas at a glance
- Website
- wolkenatlas.de
- Category
- Research & Data › Open Data & Datasets
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Der Karlsruher Wolkenatlas FAQ
Can the photos be reused?
The site states that usage rights can be acquired for most photos, with further information and prices linked on the site.
How are the photo galleries structured?
Nine sections lead to galleries that each contain 20 to 24 photos, with navigation between galleries and sections.
What do the animations show?
Time-lapse sequences show how clouds form and move, assembled from stills taken at short intervals from a fixed position over several hours.
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