Which is the best

Why weather apps usually disagree with each other

To pack a rain jacket or not? If you rely on weather apps to answer this question, you may be disappointed later on. Not all providers are equally good - we know the best one.

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In the age of high-precision measuring instruments, including earth observation satellites, meteorologists have the tools for the most precise weather forecasts in history in their hands. However, when looking at weather apps on smartphones, doubts often arise, sometimes forecasts do not materialize or differ depending on the application. Why this is the case and who has the best weather app.

You've probably seen it before: the weather app on your smartphone warns of rain, while your colleague's phone says it's going to be sunny. The apps pretend to be all-knowing, even telling you the time when it's supposed to start raining. If the forecast doesn't materialize, doubts arise about the quality of the predictions. And indeed, the quality of forecasts on smartphones varies. We reveal which app you can use to be on the safe side.