This site aims at providing output of weather prediction models of the highest possible quality.
We constantly look for new models to include.
Furthermore, models with higher resolution are usually regional models (in contrast to global models, which simulate the weather over the whole globe), that only run out for a couple of days. That is why we switch to the next-coarser model once the most accurate model's forecast span is reached.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What makes bestweathermodel.com different from other weather sites?
Weather forecasts are generated based on so-called weather models. These are computer models that are run by national weather services and a limited number of private companies. Most weather forecast websites and apps display the output of one such weather model, which might not always be the most accurate one for a given place and time. Others let you choose among a large number of models, making it difficult for the user to pick the best one. We combine the best of both aspects, choosing the best weather model based on our knowledge among many for each place and time. At the same time, we focus on an aesthetic and simple user interface.Which models are used by bestweathermodel.com?
We choose what we think is the best model for a given place and time from the following list of models:| Name | Resolution / km | Initialization hours (UTC) | Integration time (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICON | 13 | 0, 6, 12, 18 | 180 for 0 and 12 UTC runs, 120 otherwise |
| ICON-EU | 7 | 0, 6, 12, 18 | 120 |
| ICON-D2 | 2 | three-hourly | 48 |
| DMI-HARMONIE | 2 | three-hourly | 60 |
| FMI-HARMONIE | 2.5 | three-hourly | 66 |
| AROME | 1.3 | three-hourly | 51 |
| RDPS | 10 | 0, 6, 12, 18 | 84 |
| HRDPS | 2.5 | 0, 6, 12, 18 | 36 |
| HRRR-CONUS | 3 | hourly (we use it every three hours) | 48 for 0, 6, 12, 18 UTC runs; 18 otherwise |
| GFS | 13 | 0, 6, 12, 18 | 384 |
How does bestweathermodel.com know what the best weather model for a given place is?
We don't always know for sure. However, as a general rule of thumb, the model with the highest horizontal resolution is the most accurate model. This is because models with a smaller distance between grid points can capture more weather features. There might be cases where we deviate from this rule though.Furthermore, models with higher resolution are usually regional models (in contrast to global models, which simulate the weather over the whole globe), that only run out for a couple of days. That is why we switch to the next-coarser model once the most accurate model's forecast span is reached.