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⛅ Sun Behind Cloud Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
The weather can't make up its mind — sunglasses or jacket? Both, apparently. Partly cloudy is the most noncommittal weather forecast possible, which makes it oddly relatable. Meteorologists use it as a safe bet when they're not entirely sure.
When to Use
Use for partly cloudy weather, mixed conditions, variable forecasts, or mild days.
Example Usage
- “Partly cloudy today ⛅”
- “Sun and clouds ⛅”
- “Variable weather ⛅”
Popular Combinations
⛅🌡️
Mild weather
⛅🚶
Nice day for a walk
⛅📷
Interesting sky photos
How Sun Behind Cloud looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ⛅ mean in a text message?▼
The weather can't make up its mind — sunglasses or jacket? Both, apparently. Partly cloudy is the most noncommittal weather forecast possible, which makes it oddly relatable. Meteorologists use it as a safe bet when they're not entirely sure. Use for partly cloudy weather, mixed conditions, variable forecasts, or mild days. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Can I use ⛅ in social media bios?▼
Travel and location emoji are popular in bios, especially on Instagram and Twitter. Use Sun Behind Cloud to show where you're from, where you've traveled, or your dream destinations. They render correctly across all major platforms.
How do I type ⛅ with a keyboard shortcut?▼
On Windows, press Win + . (period) to open the emoji picker and search. On Mac, press Ctrl + Cmd + Space. On iPhone, switch to the emoji keyboard. On Android, tap the smiley icon on your keyboard. You can also copy it directly from this page.
What is the shortcode for ⛅?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:partly_sunny:` to insert the Sun Behind Cloud emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+26c5
Category
Travel & Places
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:partly_sunny:Keywords
partlysunnyweathernaturecloudymorningfallspring
When to Use ⛅ Sun Behind Cloud
Use for partly cloudy weather, mixed conditions, variable forecasts, or mild days.
- •Send ⛅ when you want to express or reference "sun behind cloud" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ⛅ in conversations about partly or sunny to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ⛅ Sun Behind Cloud on social media posts, stories, or comments related to sun behind cloud
- •Combine ⛅ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about partly, sunny, weather
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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