• Windows Phone Area
• On February 14, 2017

Best Weather apps for Windows 10

Having a good weather app is essential for any platform, so you could check the forecast at any time and always be prepared for changing weather conditions. There are many weather apps in the Windows store offering what you need. In this article, we will focus on the UWP apps that can work on both Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile.

Microsoft Weather [free]

This app from Microsoft comes pre-installed on any Windows 10 device, allowing you to check the weather conditions and see a 10-day forecast. Microsoft Weather is powered by Foreca and provides a detailed 24 hour forecast hour by hour. It informs you about temperature records for the day, as well as precipitations. The app has several sections – Forecast, Maps, Historic Weather, Favorites and News.

AccuWeather [free+]

AccuWeather offers a detailed minute-by-minute precipitation forecast based on your exact location in several countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. It informs and alerts you about severe weather, while the forecast updates every 15 minutes. AccuWeather is available in 33 languages and comes with a Live Tile that automatically updates the forecast on the Start screen.

Perfect Weather [free]

Check the forecast for 9 days or the current weather using this UWP app for Windows 10. You can check details like moon phase, air pressure and wind speed directly from the main window. Perfect Weather is available in 26 languages for free.

MyRadar [free+]

If you live in the US or Canada, and you are tired of the traditional-looking weather apps, then you can try MyRadar for Windows 10. The app displays animated weather radar around your current location, allowing you to quickly check what’s ahead. MyRadar not only shows basic weather, but also a current satellite view of the area. There is also the ability to set push notifications for weather warnings.

Forecast [$1.49]

This is a nicely designed and full-featured weather app offering forecasts and other weather information based on the GPS location. The app’s Live Tile also informs on the Start Screen about current and upcoming temperatures for a desired location. Other features include multi-day forecast, weather graphs, many color and image themes to make the app look unique.

The Weather Channel [free]

Being one of the most popular weather apps on all platforms, The Weather Channel offers a 15-day forecast and detailed hour-by-hour information about the weather in the next 24 hours. Among the app’s features are a radar with rainfalls, traffic, wind speed and more. Users are also informed about severe weather on their devices and how the weather impacts their flights.