tåkegrad

Tåkegrad is a Swedish term that translates to "fog degree" or "degree of fog." It is a subjective measure used to describe the density and visibility of fog. While not a scientifically standardized unit, it is commonly understood in everyday language and in some informal contexts to indicate how thick the fog is and how far one can see.

A low tåkegrad would imply light fog or mist where visibility is still relatively good, perhaps several hundred meters. As the tåkegrad increases, the fog becomes denser, significantly reducing visibility. A high tåkegrad would describe very dense fog, where visibility can be reduced to mere meters, posing a hazard to transportation and outdoor activities.

The concept of tåkegrad is often used in weather descriptions, particularly in regional dialects or informal communication, to convey a practical understanding of fog conditions without resorting to precise meteorological measurements like visibility in meters or kilometers. It's a qualitative descriptor that relies on shared experience and common sense to interpret. For instance, someone might say "det är hög tåkegrad idag" to express that the fog is very thick and makes driving difficult.