Cloud Cumulonimbus — free printable diagram

About this illustration

This image depicts a large, ominous cumulonimbus cloud, often referred to as a thunderhead, with a distinct anvil-shaped top and turbulent grey mass. Bright yellow lightning bolts are shown dramatically striking downwards from its darkened base. It serves as an excellent visual aid for teaching about weather phenomena, specifically the formation and characteristics of thunderstorms and severe weather conditions. Suitable for classroom activities such as science slides, weather worksheets, or as a discussion prompt on atmospheric electricity. The visual style is a clear, cartoon-like illustration with bold outlines and high contrast, making it highly engaging for K-12 students.

How to use

1. 1Right-click the image and choose “Save image as”, or use the download button.
2. 2Use it in your classroom worksheets, slides or printables — free under CC BY-NC 4.0.
3. 3Attribute as “Image by Kuraplan” or link back to kuraplan.com. Not for commercial resale.