The Best Weather Apps for Your Phone

We’ve compiled a list of the best apps for checking the weather on your iOS and Android phone.

December 2, 2024, 05:16 ET

Alba Mora

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An established tech journalist, I entered the world of consumer tech by chance in 2018. In my writing and translating career, I've also covered a diverse range of topics, including entertainment, travel, science, and economy. LinkedIn

When it comes to smartphones, checking the weather is one of the most basic functions. Both the iOS and Android app stores offer numerous weather apps with different features and capabilities.

We’ve researched and compiled a list of the best weather apps for iOS and Android to help you choose the best app for your mobile device. We’re taking into account important factors such as temperature, wind chill, sunrise and sunset times, wind conditions, and more.

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iOS Native App

iOS has its own weather app, which is powered by The Weather Channel’s predictions. It’s known for its user-friendly interface that’s simple and informative. You can easily view the weekly forecast, check maximum and minimum temperatures, and see the sunset time at a glance.

The iOS Weather app stands out for its simple interface, making it quite intuitive to use.

You can add multiple cities to check different forecasts and even add a widget to your Home Screen. Additionally, if you have The Weather Channel app installed, you can open it directly from the iOS Weather app by clicking on The Weather Channel icon in the lower left corner.

Android Native App

Google’s weather app is one of the best options for checking the weather on an Android phone. It’s a minimalist, well-designed app that provides a quick overview of the weather for the whole week, along with details like humidity, UV index, chance of rain, sunrise and sunset times, and more.

Despite being a web app, it behaves like a regular app, with the advantage that you don’t need to install anything on your phone to make it work.

One key advantage of this app is that it’s a web app, so it won’t take up memory on your phone or require you to download extra files. You can simply add the shortcut from the Google app and you’re good to go.

1Weather

1Weather is a classic weather app available for iOS and Android. While its design may not be the most modern, it’s a functional and comprehensive app that serves its purpose. In addition to providing a detailed forecast, the app allows users to change their location using a radar and view current pressure information.

AccuWeather

AccuWeather is a classic weather forecasting app that provides all the necessary weather data at a glance. Additionally, it features a radar that shows the occurrence of rain, snow, or ice in a specific area.

AccuWeather also features a heat index and wind chill, so that you can get an idea of how hot or cold it actually feels on the street.

The app also reports the perceived temperature, which can differ from the actual temperature due to various factors.

The Weather Channel

Apple’s Weather app relies on The Weather Channel, which can give users an indication of its quality. The app is available for iOS and Android and features a comprehensive interface that provides weather forecasts for the day, by the hour, and weekly. One notable feature of the app is its video section, where users can watch weather-related news, including updates on storms, rescues, snow, and more.

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Rain Alarm

The Rain Alarm app goes beyond a typical weather app by providing real-time information about the location of rain masses. It shows not only whether it’s raining in your city, but also the exact areas where it’s raining and where it’s not.

Weather & Radar

Weather and Radar is one of the most comprehensive apps for iOS and Android in terms of meteorology. It provides detailed forecasts, includes a rain radar, and offers related articles.

Essentially, it’s a weather feed where all information is conveniently grouped on the main screen and can be accessed by sliding. This provides a different but practical way to view weather and related information.

This article was written by Ricardo Aguilar and originally published in Spanish on Xataka.

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