Weather Apps for Windows
1. Strawberry Weather
Starting off the Windows 10 weather apps list is the Strawberry Weather app. It is available free of cost to download from the Microsoft Store. With the help of the Strawberry Weather app, you can get all the basic weather details such as current weather, extended forecast, weather alerts, live tile support. However, there is more to this weather app than meets the eye. There are 13 colorful themes to choose from which the user can take advantage of to match their Windows theme. It claims to use only 2% of your laptop’s battery for the entire day. Basically, it is powered by OpenWeatherMap, but you can purchase Dark Sky for more accurate and real-time weather conditions. Overall, a decent weather app for Windows lovers. Pros
Clean user interfaceProvides complete weather informationColorful themes
Cons
Lacks a weather map or radar feature.
Download: Strawberry Weather
2. MyRadar
If you are looking for a weather app that could provide you all the weather information in an animated UI rather than just showing numbers, then MyRadar app is for you. It is a solid weather app that shows weather information in an animated radar around your current location. The animation lets you see what kind of weather is coming along your way. You can view the weather in three radar styles – Classic, Hi-Definition, and Temperature Map. The app also shows air quality index, hourly forecast, complete weekly weather information, layers to watch severe weather conditions and track current or historical hurricanes, etc. It comes with live tile support, and you can switch between three map styles, Roads, Aerial, and Greyscale. Pros
Animated view of weather informationWarning for severe weather conditionsDetail weather information
Cons
Includes adsThe user interface is cluttered
Download: MyRadar Also Read: 6 Best Weather Apps for Samsung Galaxy Devices
3. SimpleWeather
As the name suggests, SimpleWeather is a clean and straightforward weather app for Windows 10. However, simple doesn’t mean it is ineffective and doesn’t have many features. When you first open the app, it asks you for a location. It shows you important weather information such as the weekly weather forecast along with pressure, humidity, wind conditions, sunrise and sunset times. Using the Radar option, you can view animated weather information including air, ocean, particulates, and more. There is support for both light and dark mode. Moreover, SimpleWeather app provides weather alerts based on the weather provider you choose so you choose your favorite. Pros
Simple user interfaceRadar option shows additional informations
Cons
The app sometimes gets stuck
Download: SimpleWeather
4. MSN Weather
Probably the best weather app for Windows 10, the MSN Weather app was previously known as Bing Weather. It provides a clean user interface. The home screen displays current weather information for your selected city, along with a ten-day extended forecast that can be broken down into hourly basis. From the left bar, you can select to view weather maps, historical weather data, view your saved places, etc. It comes with Live Tile support for Windows 10, offers weather temperatures in Celsius and Fahrenheit. It will also send you severe weather reports to keep you informed. The animated weather mode shows radar forecast, precipitation values, satellite coverage, and cloud coverage. Pros
One of the best user interfaceClean and simple to use
Cons
None found
Download: MSN Weather Also Read: Best Weather Apps for Apple Watch
5. Perfect Weather Universal
Perfect Weather Universal app is a free-to-use weather app available on the Microsoft Store. Some elements of the user interface are similar to MSN Weather app. However, it provides you with some extra features. I like the different themes that it has to offer. The themes not just change the color, but also has some extra characters and elements, such as the Mario theme. You can get weather information forecast for up to 9 days ahead. Apart from standard weather information, it also provides details such as wind speed, pressure, day length, and moon phase. The Perfect Weather Universal application is available in over 20 languages. Pros
Available in over 20 languagesClean user interfaceBrilliant themes
Cons
The app can be a bit buggy at times
Download: Perfect Weather Universal
Bonus
Rainmeter
Rainmeter is a free and open source utility that lets you create widgets that pull information from a number of sources like weather stations, hardware installed on your computer, RSS feeds of popular blogs, and so on. You can use the Rainmeter app to customize your Windows 10 desktop with a dedicated weather widget that will show forecast in real time in a corner. All you need to do is put in the correct location code onto the appropriate settings menu of the Weather widget you are using with the Rainmeter app. Download: Rainmeter
Wrap Up: Weather Apps for Windows
So, these are some of the best Windows weather apps. As a personal choice, I prefer the MSN Weather app because it is easy-to-use and provides me with all the information that I want. Besides, it comes pre-installed on all Windows 10 computers. But for more in-depth information, you can opt for other weather apps mentioned in this post. Also Read: 6 Best Weather Apps for Samsung Galaxy Devices
