What type of cloud typically produces light mist or drizzle?

Nimbostratus clouds are characterized by their thick, uniform appearance and are typically associated with continuous, steady precipitation, including light mist or drizzle. They form in stable, moist air and often cover the sky in a gray canopy, resulting in overcast conditions. This cloud type provides the ideal environment for consistent, light precipitation, distinguishing it from other clouds that may produce heavier or more convective rain.

Cumulonimbus clouds, on the other hand, are towering and typically known for severe weather, including thunderstorms, rather than light mist. Stratus clouds, while they do produce light precipitation, are primarily uniform layers that can result in light rain or mist but are less associated with the steady and continuous nature found in nimbostratus clouds. Cirrostratus clouds are thin, ice-clouds that form high in the atmosphere and can create a halo effect but generally do not produce precipitation at ground level.