Weathercloud 13 is Here: Expanded Local Forecast Coverage, More Customization Options & New Advanced Dashboards

We’re excited to announce Weathercloud 13, the latest major update to our platform. This release expands local weather forecasts to many more countries, introduces greater customization options, and adds 2 brand-new advanced dashboards. It’s all part of our ongoing commitment to delivering a more complete and personalized user experience.

Let’s take a closer look at what’s new:

🌦️ Local Forecasts Now Available in More Countries

We are thrilled to expand our 3-day weather forecast coverage to over 20 countries worldwide, made possible through the integration of trusted official data sources such as Météo-France, Germany’s DWD, Sweden’s SMHI, and many others.

As a result, devices located in regions that previously lacked forecast information can now fully benefit from this valuable feature. Whether you’re browsing the Map page and clicking on a device, or exploring a device’s detailed profile, you’ll now have instant access to accurate, localized weather forecasts that seamlessly complement the device’s real-time data.

Here is the full list of countries currently covered:

1. Austria (GeoSphere Austria)
2. Brazil (CPTEC/INPE)
3. Canada (ECCC)
4. Croatia (DHMZ)
5. Denmark (DMI)
6. Finland (FMI)
7. France (Météo-France)
8. Germany (DWD)
9. Iceland (IMO)
10. Ireland (Met Éireann)
11. Lithuania (Meteo.lt)
12. Mexico (SMN)
13. Norway (MET Norway)
14. Portugal (IPMA)
15. Slovenia (ARSO)
16. Spain (AEMET)
17. Sweden (SMHI)
18. Switzerland (MeteoSwiss)
19. Thailand (TMD)
20. United Kingdom (Met Office)
21. United States (NOAA)
22. Other countries (WMO)

This upgrade marks a significant expansion to our forecast coverage, enriching the Weathercloud experience and empowering users worldwide to make smarter, more informed decisions.

📅 New Date and Time Format Selector

With Weathercloud 13, you now have the flexibility to choose your preferred date and time format when viewing weather data, creating a more personalized and user-friendly experience.

Previously, the date and time format was automatically determined by the selected language. For instance, choosing English always displayed the dates in the U.S. style (MM/DD/YYYY). This wasn’t ideal for users in the UK, Australia, or other regions that follow different conventions like DD/MM/YYYY.

Understanding the importance of vieweing data in a familiar format, we’ve added a simple selector on the Preferences page. Whether you prefer a 12-hour or 24-hour clock, or a day-first versus month-first date format, you can now easily customize these settings to suit your personal or regional preferences.

🎛️ More Control Over Your Additional Sensors

If your device includes extra sensors, such as a second temperature sensor or a soil moisture probe, you’ll love this new feature, now available on all paid plans. It offers greater flexibility to manage and customize your additional sensor data just the way you need it.

With this update, you can:

1. Rename extra variables to clearly reflect their real-world use (for example, change the generic label “Temperature 2” to something more descriptive like “Pool Temperature”).
2. Enable, disable, or reorder extra variables in the Extra tab to better organize and visualize your data in the sequence that works best for you.
3. Choose which extra variables to export when downloading your raw data to a CSV file from the Database page, helping you streamline your data analysis and reporting. Previously, extra variables weren’t included in exports, limiting your ability to analyze your full dataset.

To access these options, simply visit the Devices page and select Edit device from the Settings drop-down menu. Managing your extra sensor data is now simpler and more powerful than ever.

How the Edit layout feature works:

1. Click the grid icon next to a variable to open the Edit layout interface.
2. Select a variable by clicking on it.
3. Click the selected variable again to enable/disable it, or click a blue-highlighted slot to move it to a new position.

Gray slots are locked to prevent empty gaps, helping maintain a compact and well-organized layout.

🗂️ Yearly Data Export

Weathercloud 13 introduces a highly requested feature, now available on all paid plans: the ability to export a full year of data in a single CSV file.

Say goodbye to exporting data month by month. This new option is designed to save you time and effort, perfect for managing long-term records or performing year-end analyses. With all your data consolidated in one file, it is also easier to import into other tools or share with colleagues and friends.

Once your export is ready, you’ll receive an email with a direct download link. Quick, simple, and efficient.

At Weathercloud, we’re dedicated to building tools that streamline your workflow, and this is just one of many exciting new features to come.

📊 New Aero and Webcam Advanced Dashboards

We’re excited to introduce 2 powerful new dashboards to the Premium plan, bringing the total number to 6 specialized dashboards: Aero, Agro (ET), Agro (Frost), Marine, Road, and Webcam.

Each dashboard is designed to display relevant weather data for specific applications:

1. Aero: Built for aviation, this dashboard presents key weather information in a layout optimized for pilots, flight instructors, and flying clubs.

2. Webcam: Combines your live webcam feed with real-time data from your device, offering a complete picture of current weather conditions at your location. It works seamlessly with the FTP webcam connection feature, also included in the Premium plan.

To select the dashboard that best fits your needs, go to the Devices page and select Edit device from the Settings drop-down menu. From there, you can select your preferred dashboard and customize its color palette by choosing a theme.

✨ Other improvements

This update also brings a variety of enhancements focused on boosting performance and usability:

1. Bug fixes that provide a smoother, more stable experience.
2. Expanded billing section with new optional fields to capture additional company details.
3. Updated the old Twitter bird icon to the new X logo across the entire site.

🚀 Explore Weathercloud 13 Today!

We hope you enjoy these new features and the greater flexibility they bring. At Weathercloud, we’re dedicated to continuous improvement, making our platform more powerful and accessible for every user.

As always, your feedback and suggestions mean the world to us, so please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.

Keep an eye out for more exciting updates, and thanks for being part of the Weathercloud family! 💙

—The Weathercloud Team