Here's What's New in the iOS 17 Weather App

[Blue Hawk]

I wonder if Apple used the same sources as Dark Sky for the US but saved costs by downgrading the sources of information in Europe. In Scotland Apple's Weather app is not even remotely as accurate as Dark Sky was.

I’ve tried an app with Dark Sky as well but it wasn’t good in my region. But good, I live between the alps. In 2km we can have heavy rain and thunderstorms and in my region just cloudy or sunny.

 

[TwoBytes]

Does any weather expert know if the UV or Visibility graphs show if there is going to be sunshine?

 

[VulchR]

I’ve tried an app with Dark Sky as well but it wasn’t good in my region. But good, I live between the alps. In 2km we can have heavy rain and thunderstorms and in my region just cloudy or sunny.

I live near the Highlands in Scotland. Even the Munros aren't even close to being as dramatic as the Alps, but sometimes we do get rain blowing in from the next glen while the sky above appears to be perfectly blue, and sometimes the weather can be outright lethal. Thus I always check the weather before I go.

Anyway, I used to be able to rely on Dark Sky where I am. Now I can't seem to find an app that is accurate.

 

[Jana_CZ]

Does any weather expert know if the UV or Visibility graphs show if there is going to be sunshine?

No, those graphs don’t show that.

 

[polyphenol]

Would be awesome to have tide details as well for those living near the coast.

I was just working my way through comments to see if anyone had said this.

I so often care about weather and tide in conjunction with each other. "Shall we go for a wander on the beach? - Better check the forecast and the tide."

For us, we have a substantial tidal range - commonly around 5 metres. And that is reflected in a beach that either totally disappears or takes ten minutes to walk to the sea!

Would like tidal state on my Apple Watch as well.

I know full well that there are lots of apps. But it really should be integrated - at least if you are within a certain distance of the coast.

 

[polyphenol]

I find that Apple Weather is often as good as the met office or whoever the BBC use.

And what can seem almost spookily good are some of the "Rain expected in 20 minutes.", "Rain stopping within 10 minutes." alerts. Not always but often.

But those alerts look utterly ludicrous when the main weather forecast shows non-stop 100% sun and no cloud. Though it is actually the main forecast that is most likely very wrong.

Would be good if the data behind the alerts fed into the main forecast and that got updated.

 

[Fraserpatty]

I was just working my way through comments to see if anyone had said this.

I so often care about weather and tide in conjunction with each other. "Shall we go for a wander on the beach? - Better check the forecast and the tide."

For us, we have a substantial tidal range - commonly around 5 metres. And that is reflected in a beach that either totally disappears or takes ten minutes to walk to the sea!

Would like tidal state on my Apple Watch as well.

I know full well that there are lots of apps. But it really should be integrated - at least if you are within a certain distance of the coast.

Good luck with that. I have been pushing for integrated pollen information for years.

 

[polyphenol]

Good luck with that. I have been pushing for integrated pollen information for years.

And best of luck with that!

Mind, until a few years ago, I'd get mild to moderate hay-fever very early in the year. And very little thereafter.

The simplistic forecasts which go by quantity didn't help. Pretty sure mine is mainly due to some specific trees.

Best thing I did was move - now in a windy area not far from the sea. And, despite lots of trees, basically no longer get pollen issues.