How can I find past cloud coverage for my area?

I really, really need the past cloud coverage for my area. But I don't need it in radar or satellite, I need to know what type of clouds; cumulus and stratus and such. Is there any way I can find this out?How can I find past cloud coverage for my area?
Check with your local government weather station or agency for climate information. For the U.S. that would be NOAA -

http://www.noaa.gov/



Other countries would have their own weather agencies. In Canada, that would be -

http://www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.c鈥?/a>