How much does an average cumulus cloud weigh, in tons?

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An average cumulus cloud weighs about 500 metric tons (1.1 million pounds). They stay aloft because the water droplets are so tiny that air resistance keeps them up.

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An average cumulus cloud weighs about 500 metric tons (1.1 million pounds). They stay aloft because the water droplets are so tiny that air resistance keeps them up.

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