What a Weather App Should Do
What a Weather App Should Do
The stock weather apps that come installed on smartphones are fine, but most people are looking for a little more. That’s why the best weather apps tend to focus on a specific area of interest like hyperlocal forecasts, moon phases, or air quality. And they do so in a style that is both elegant and fun.
Some apps are surprisingly simple, while others offer features you might not expect in a weather app. YoWindow, for example, offers a minimalist UI that allows you to slide your finger across the screen to view different time frames and information. It also shows the temperature, humidity, real feel and wind speed as well as severe weather alerts, a five-day forecast and more.
Another simple but attractive option is Overdrop, which has a sleek design that doesn’t drain the battery with flashy graphics. It offers a 24-hour forecast, seven-day forecast, six themes and various widgets. It also supports more locations than other apps and lets you add them in a list and view their temperatures at a glance.
For a more in-depth look at the current conditions, try Weatherology. It displays the temperature, humidity and pressure as well as wind speed and rainfall. You can also get a detailed look at the forecast with graphs and maps. It also offers the ability to track multiple cities, sunrise and sunset times and moon phases as well as custom alarms.
