If precipitation falls from stratus clouds, it is usually in the form of drizzle or light snow. Cumulus clouds are large and lumpy.

Which type of cloud usually represents drizzle rain?

Stratus comes from the Latin word meaning “to spread out.” Stratus clouds spread out and usually cover the whole sky like a blanket. They occur in horizontal layers and are usually the same color of dark gray all across the sky. They usually bring light rain or drizzle.

Which cloud produces light rain or drizzle?

Stratus clouds are uniform and flat, producing a gray layer of cloud cover which may be precipitation-free or may cause periods of light precipitation or drizzle.