Everyone has at least one weather app installed on their phone, but there are so many different ones out there. Finding the “best” one can be a bit difficult, so we’ve rounded up a couple of the best to help you decide.
Obviously, “best” is super subjective, but we’re looking to make your decision simple–after all, that’s what checking the weather should be.
So here are what we consider to be the most accurate and efficient ones that will serve most people’s needs.The Best for Most People: Google Weather
This is different than most other weather apps out there, because it’s not really an app, but rather a quick link generated by Google Now. But it’s super fast, efficient, and has an excellent layout.
Basically, it offers all the daily info on the main page, starting with current conditions. Scrolling down a bit will show all other pertinent info: hourly forecast, wind speed (my favorite feature), precipitation, and sunrise/sunset times. It also offers details for “tomorrow” and a 10-day forecast. It doesn’t have radar, though, which is useful if you want a closer look. It also doesn’t have widgets, if you’re into that. If you are, though, I dig Weather Timeline and 1Weather.
So, how do you get this one? It’s actually really easy: bring up Google Now, then do a search for “Weather.” The top option should read “Access weather instantly from your home screen” with “No Thanks” and “Add” options. Tapping “Add” will instantly place a shortcut on your home screen. Boom.
If, by chance, you accidentally delete the shortcut, you can just search for “weather” again, then tap the three-button menu and select “Add home screen shortcut.
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So, while it doesn’t have the extra features of some other options, its simplicity makes it the app I personally use nine times out of ten. It’s just so accessible and let’s me see what I need to see in the least amount of time–at least, when I don’t need more specific info about when and where it’s going to rain. Also, it’s pretty.
Plus, it’s free. Can’t beat that with a stick.
The Best for Hyperlocal Results: Dark Sky
When it comes to knowing what the weather is going to be exactly where you are, things can get a little dodgy with some apps—most just pull their info from a [somewhat] nearby source, then use it as a blanket for that particular region.
While that may work for some people, I want to know if it’s going to rain where I’m standing. And for…
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