09/04/2025 The Financial Edge of Weather Data in InsuranceSave Millions by Preventing Claims and Reducing Fraud As weather-driven losses accelerate, every dollar invested in better weather data translates into avoided costs, stronger margins, and more resilient customer relationships. This case study looks at a Midwest hailstorm that triggered 20,000 claims and $135M in losses and shows how accurate weather data could have prevented millions in damage and fraud. As weather-driven losses accel...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
09/04/2025 Meteomatics AI Method Enhances Solar and Wind Power Forecasts, Saving Operators and Traders Millions Each Year Meteomatics has developed a new approach that applies advanced machine learning to power forecasts, enhancing accuracy by 13% for solar and up to 50% for wind. For operators and traders, that means annual savings ranging from tens of thousands to several million dollars, making renewable forecasts more reliable and financially valuable. Renewable Forecasting Grounded in Re...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
09/01/2025 Match the Energy Market15-Minute Weather Forecasts for Europe’s New Day-Ahead Trading Rules Starting October 1, 2025, Europe’s day-ahead electricity market moves from hourly to 15-minute trading intervals, demanding much higher forecasting precision, especially for renewables. Meteomatics' EURO1k model provides weather forecasts at 15-minute temporal and 1-km spatial resolution, aligning directly with the new market structure. Its fine granularity helps market participants bett...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
09/01/2025 LoweConex Announces Tech Partnership with Meteomatics Today, LoweConex, a leading sustainability technology solutions provider for the high street, announced a partnership with Meteomatics, the global leader in weather intelligence. The partnership will see Meteomatics weather data utilised within Conex OS, a smart building platform that helps high street brands to observe, automate and control every building in their estate. Meteomatics will provide LoweConex with weather data ...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
08/12/2025 ECMWF’s AIFS-ENS Model Now Available via Meteomatics API and MetX Meteomatics customers can now access ECMWF’s AI-based ensemble weather model, AIFS-ENS, directly through the Weather API and MetX with 90 m downscaling. Designed for medium-range forecasting (up to 15 days), the model supports scenario planning and risk mitigation, particularly valuable in sectors like energy trading. Why AIFS-ENS? According to ECMWF, “the new ensemble model outperforms state-of-the-art physics...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
07/31/2025 NorthWestern Energy Partners With Meteomatics To Strengthen Wildfire Monitoring A Weather Intelligence Collaboration Driving Faster Decisions, Safer Communities Wildfires are no longer a seasonal worry — they’re a persistent, growing threat across the American West. For utilities like NorthWestern Energy, protecting infrastructure, ecosystems, and lives requires not just vigilance but evolution. With a proactive approach to wildfire mitigation at the core of its operational str...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
07/18/2025 What’s New: July 2025 Now live: polygon aggregation, temperature anomalies parameter, fresh snow and surface skin temperature included in ECMWF ENS and VAREPS, radar coverage expanded to French Overseas Territories. New Polygon Aggregation Monitor Precipitation Accumulated Over Any Defined Catchment Area Now you can use the integral aggregation to see the total amount of rain or snow falling across a whole catchment area, like a valley or a village. This gives you a clearer and m...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
06/24/2025 DWD Begins Meteodrone Testing to Improve Atmospheric Observations DWD is testing a Meteodrone system at the Meteorological Observatory in Lindenberg to collect more frequent vertical profiles and enhance short-term forecasts. The project is part of a broader vision to expand drone-based observations across Germany. The German Meteorological Service (DWD) is expanding its observational capabilities with the integration of a Meteobase-operated Meteodrone system at the Meteorological ...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
06/23/2025 Paving the Way Forward Because construction deserves better than guesswork, Pavewise is transforming how paving professionals make decisions, with the power of Meteomatics’ weather intelligence. Pavewise is reshaping construction by replacing guesswork with data-driven decisions. Using high-resolution weather insights from Meteomatics, the platform empowers contractors to plan smarter, reduce risk, and deliver projects with greater precision and accountability. Bryce, the founder...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
06/12/2025 Making Fog Visible Swiss Case Shows Meteodrone Networks Greatly Improve Forecast Accuracy in Challenging Conditions Meteomatics is leading a breakthrough in weather forecasting by combining a network of Meteodrones with high-resolution weather models. In Switzerland, ten Meteodrones collect vertical atmospheric profiles up to an altitude of 6 km (almost 20,000 ft) throughout the night. This real-time data substantially enhances forecasts for hard-to-predict events with benefits tha...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
06/11/2025 EURO1k Outperforms MEPS in 70% of Cases, NORCE Evaluation Shows A recent evaluation by NORCE as part of Project Gondul shows that EURO1k, Meteomatics’ high-resolution weather model, delivers more accurate forecasts than the MEPS model from the Norwegian Meteorological Institute in over 70% of cases for key weather parameters. This result underscores the potential of EURO1k to substantially improve decision-making in critical operational environments, particularly in cold, Arctic ...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
05/21/2025 What’s New: May 2025 Now live: US1k available for PoC, enhanced weather data quality and coverage, quantile polygon aggregation, new weather visualization options, extension of CWV forecasts. US1k US1k Fully Operational — Talk to Us To Set Up a PoC! Our US1k model is now fully deployed and operational, providing you with high-resolution weather forecasts across the contiguous United States and the Gulf. Native spatial resolution: 1 km (further downscaled to 90 m) Native tempora...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
05/19/2025 Kisters Brings Proven US Hail Detection System to Europe Through Meteomatics Partnership Aachen, Germany — KISTERS has launched HailSens360 across Europe, combining real-time hail sensors with hyperlocal forecasts and nowcast alerts to protect solar farms, crops, and insured assets. Powered by Meteomatics — a leading European weather data provider known for high-resolution forecasting and API access — the solution overcomes Europe’s fragmented weather data landscape, deliv...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
05/09/2025 CSU Warns of Higher Hurricane Risk for U.S. East Coast in 2025 Outlook Colorado State University forecasts 17 named storms in an above-average season. Meteomatics provides real-time weather intelligence to help decision-makers act early. Colorado State University (CSU), a global leader in seasonal hurricane prediction since 1984, has released its 2025 hurricane season outlook, and it's concerning: "We're forecasting an above normal Atlantic hurricane season," said Dr. Phil Klotzb...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
03/21/2025 What's New: March 2025 Now live: US1k, new advanced thresholds on MetX, extended data coverage for the U.S. and France, and the integration of the new version of AIFS. US1k Introducing US1k: Hyperlocal Weather Forecasting for the U.S. with Unmatched Precision Following the success of EURO1k, which redefined weather forecasting in Europe, we’re now bringing the same cutting-edge technology to the U.S.! This level of data granularity is unique in the market and gives you a signifi...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
03/20/2025 Even Better Wind Forecasts Thanks to Meteomatics Meteomatics Sponsors the Swiss Sailing Team The Swiss Sailing Team is receiving additional support in a crucial area. A sponsorship agreement with Meteomatics is opening new opportunities for Swiss national team sailors in weather and wind analysis, as well as corresponding forecasts. For Marco Versari, Data and Technology Manager of the Swiss Sailing Team, this collaboration is a major step forward: “Meteomatics is known as a seri...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
02/11/2025 Nave Analytics Helps Farmers With Irrigation and Planting Decision-Making A longtime user of the Meteomatics Weather API, Nave Analytics partnered with VITech to develop an app that optimizes planting decisions. Their project received a NASA Space Apps Challenge award and will be integrated as a new service at Nave Analytics later this year. Optimizing Irrigation with the Meteomatics Weather API Nave Analytics is a Nebraska-based startup that helps farmers optimize their irrigation...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
02/05/2025 Meteomatics Launches Weather Model with 9x Higher Resolution Than Nation’s Leading Solution Following Success in Europe, Weather Intelligence Company Introduces Street-Level Weather Model With 1km Resolution–Rivaling the Current U.S. Standard Exton, Pennsylvania (January 22, 2025) - Companies across energy, insurance, aviation, agriculture and other industries can now detect weather events down to street level to forecast how weather affects their real-time operations, as a res...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
Meteomatics Raises $22M in Series C Funding Round Led by Armira Growth01/29/2025 Meteomatics Raises $22M in Series C Funding Round Armira Growth Leads Raise to Expand the Company’s High-Resolution Weather Model to Companies Across Energy, Insurance, Agriculture, Aviation and Other Industries EXTON, PA (January 29, 2025)—Meteomatics, the weather intelligence and technology company that enables the world’s leading companies to accurately forecast the weather’s impact on business, today ...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
01/17/2025 Best Weather APIs — A Comparison The Ultimate List of the Top Weather APIs for 2025 Integrating weather APIs has become an essential practice for businesses across industries on a global scale. However, determining the optimal weather API for specific business needs can be a challenge. In this article, we have thoroughly analyzed the distinctive features of multiple weather APIs and compiled a list of the top-performing options currently available in the market. What Is a Weather...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
01/16/2025 What’s New: January 2025 Now live: EURO1k upgrades, integration of ICON-D2, new energy forecasts for ERCOT's ISO, and new features for weather visualization on MetX. EURO1k EURO1k More Powerful Than Ever: 15-minute Native Temporal Resolution and a 72-Hour Lead Time Higher temporal resolution means greater detail and better insights for industries where accurate and timely weather data is critical. EURO1k users now have access to even more detailed and reliable weather data. We ...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
01/15/2025 EURO1k More Powerful Than Ever 15-minute Native Temporal Resolution and a 72-Hour Lead Time EURO1k users now have access to even more detailed and reliable weather data. We increased the model’s native temporal resolution from 20 to 15 minutes and extended its lead time from 48 to 72 hours, all while maintaining its unique 1 km spatial resolution. Capturing Weather Variability Even Better: Four Time Steps Per Hour Higher temporal resolution means greater detail and better insight...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
01/08/2025 Cotton Yields in Tanzania and Zambia Meteomatics Collaborates With Reinhart and Alliance Ginneries To Increase Organic Cotton Yields by 15–20% Meteomatics is collaborating with Reinhart and Alliance Ginneries to help smallholder farmers in Tanzania and Zambia adapt to a changing climate. The goal is to increase organic cotton yields by 15–20% by helping them adopt Good Organic Agricultural Practices (GOAP) and make well-informed decisions about their farming methods, all while ...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
12/18/2024 Good Times Insurance Orakle Weather Covers Your Outdoor Activities if Rain Is Expected Planning your next outing in France? Tourism and event businesses across France offer Orakle Weather’s insurance during booking, ensuring you’ll get your money back if rain threatens to ruin your outdoor activity. The Weather Insurance You Were Looking for Is Finally Here Planning an outdoor activity weeks or months in advance is like a gamble. You hope for good weather, but dark clouds are a...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
12/06/2024 Transition to Net Zero Meteomatics Supports UK Power Networks in Adapting the Network to Low-Carbon Sources UK Power Networks is driving toward its net-zero goal by creating a greener, more reliable energy network. Accurate weather data from Meteomatics enables the company to forecast energy supply and demand and balance distribution through flexibility markets. This approach ensures low-carbon technologies can be integrated smoothly, keeping the network efficient and future-ready....| Meteomatics Articles - EN
11/29/2024 “Ometeotl: Crop Connect” Is a Global Nominee at the NASA Space Apps Challenge 2024 Every year, Meteomatics sponsors the NASA Space Apps Challenge by providing free access to the Weather API. The creators of the project “Ometeotl: Crop Connect”, a global nominee that extensively uses our weather data, explain their app. What Is the NASA Space Apps Challenge? The NASA International Space Apps Challenge is a hackathon for coders, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, te...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
11/21/2024 Sustainable Atmospheric Sensing Meteomatics Brings Home the Meteoglider To Make Radiosondes Reusable Pioneering sustainable weather data collection with Meteodrones, Meteomatics has now acquired R2Home and its innovative glidersonde technology, which enables the recovery and reuse of radiosondes. Meteomatics Acquires R2Home and Welcomes Yohan Hadji We are excited to announce our recent acquisition of R2Home, a startup founded by Yohan Hadji in 2019. He has developed an innovative g...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
11/15/2024 What’s New: November 2024 Now live: new machine learning technology for solar power forecasts, new parameters for the aviation sector, and an extended lead time of 15 days for ECMWF-IFS. Energy Sector New Machine Learning Technology for Optimal Solar Power Output Forecasts Clients managing solar power plants can now benefit from a machine learning approach that calibrates weather forecast data with historical data from their sites to deliver optimal, site-tailored power output fo...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
10/29/2024 Reducing Imbalance Costs with EURO1k: Up to 20% Savings The share of renewable energy in the electricity grid is growing, but the intermittent nature of solar and wind power is driving up balancing costs and increasing financial risks for companies. A major European energy company recently found that the EURO1k weather model from Meteomatics reduces imbalance costs by up to 20%, significantly outperforming other models. See how EURO1k performsGrid Stability and Imbalance Costs in...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
09/23/2024 What's New: September 2024 Explore our latest developments for energy, agriculture, severe weather warnings, and enhanced weather visualization. Energy Sector Wake Effects Parameterization in EURO1k Enhances Offshore Wind Energy Forecasts One of the most exciting recent advancements is the parameterization of wake effects in large offshore wind parks across the North Sea and Baltic Sea, now integrated into the EURO1k model, which covers over 5,000 wind turbines. Wake Effects Parame...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
09/05/2024 Showcasing Meteodrones at ISARRA 2024 Advancing Weather Research in Oklahoma Meteomatics is excited to participate in the 2024 International Society for Atmospheric Research using Remotely Piloted Aircraft (ISARRA) Conference. ISARRA 2024 is hosted by Oklahoma State University. This year’s event brings together global leaders in atmospheric and earth sciences and highlights innovative weather technologies like the Meteodrone. Our advanced weather drones are set to revolutionize m...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
09/03/2024 Meteomatics Secures EASA DVR Certification for the Meteodrone Emergency Rescue System Meteomatics receives EASA's Design Verification Report certification, affirming the safety and technical excellence of our Meteodrones and allowing greater flexibility in operating in populated areas or in complex airspace environments. Meteodrones are innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective tools designed to measure vertical profiles within the boundary layer of the atmosphere. They can fly u...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
08/26/2024 2024 Seasonal Weather Outlook Strategic Insights for Energy Traders As the energy markets brace for the latter half of 2024, evolving seasonal weather patterns will influence everything from natural gas prices to heating oil futures. Chris Hyde, Senior Sales Manager and Meteorologist, offers a detailed outlook that could be crucial for traders focused on hedging strategies, demand forecasting, and optimizing portfolios. La Niña’s Impact on Key Market Variables According to Hyde,...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
08/21/2024 Meteomatics Puts New Energy into Its Energy Offering as U.S. Seeks to Predict Rising Demand Weather intelligence company taps former executives from The Weather Company and Maxar Technologies as it expands work with U.S. energy companies and investors. EXTON, PA (August 20, 2024) – Meteomatics, the weather intelligence and technology company that enables the world’s leading companies to accurately forecast the weather’s impact on business, today announced its expanded work wi...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
08/14/2024 Harnessing the Power of Precision How Meteomatics Weather Data Fueled the Eclipse ETS Solar Car to Success The Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024 is a beacon of technological prowess and sustainable ambition in the realm of solar car racing, where innovation meets endurance. Among the contenders, car 92 from the Eclipse ETS Solar Car team, driven by Matthew Albert and his team, showcased an exceptional performance. This article delves into their journey, highlighting how Meteom...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
07/15/2024 Weather API from Meteomatics Now Available on SAP® Store By integrating with SAP HANA, the Weather API solution from Meteomatics delivers high-resolution weather data to customers. St. Gallen, Switzerland — July 15th, 2024 — Meteomatics today announced that its Weather API solution is now available on SAP® Store, the online marketplace for SAP and partner offerings. The Weather API integrates with SAP HANA and delivers high-resolution, accurate, and reliable weather data to c...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
06/11/2024 What Is Numerical Weather Prediction? Numerical Weather Models Explained Numerical Weather Prediction (commonly known as NWP) is a method used by meteorologists to forecast the weather by solving mathematical equations that describe the behavior of the atmosphere. These equations, known as the fundamental equations of motion, conservation of mass, and thermodynamic principles, are based on physical laws governing the atmosphere's behavior. What Is a Numerical Weather Model? NWP enc...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
06/06/2024 Meteomatics Announces Launch of Norwegian Office The company has appointed Arve Dahl Nielsen as the CEO of its newly formed division Meteomatics is proud to announce the launch of its Norwegian office. The company has appointed Arve Dahl Nielsen, a former executive at StormGeo, as the CEO of its newly formed division. A Multi-million Euro Undertaking in Norway In collaboration with the Norwegian Research Centre (NORCE), Meteomatics is embarking on a multi-million euro project in No...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
06/03/2024 Meteomatics To Install a Network of 30 Autonomous Meteodrones in Norway In collaboration with the Norwegian Research Centre (NORCE), Meteomatics is undertaking a multi-million euro project in Norway. By the end of 2025, Meteomatics will install 30 Meteodrones and Meteobases across the entire country. This initiative is part of Norway’s efforts to future-proof its economy, people, and infrastructure against various weather-related challenges. In collaboration with the Norwegian Re...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
05/30/2024 NOAA Partners With Meteomatics To Enhance Weather Forecasting In partnership with NOAA, GrandSKY, Synoptic Data PBC and Meteomatics will deploy Meteodrones at the GrandSKY Aviation Park in North Dakota to gather observations at high altitudes to enhance forecasting. NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, is the United States' primary agency for providing critical environmental intelligence. It oversees the National Weather Service and plays a key role in weather...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
05/22/2024 ECMWF’s AIFS Now Available in the Weather API Starting today, our users can access AIFS, ECMWF’s AI-based model, via the Weather API. Access nowECMWF Enters the AI Era ECMWF, short for European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, has been operational since 1975 and possesses the world's largest archive of numerical weather prediction data. It is considered the gold standard for global weather forecasting, and its data serves as the baseline for many other weather models....| Meteomatics Articles - EN
05/15/2024 Partnership with FALX FALX and Meteomatics Join Forces to Enhance Renewable Energy Forecasting in Africa Meteomatics is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with FALX, a leading AI and machine learning company specialising in precise energy forecasting for the renewable energy sector in Africa. As the need to transition to renewable energy reaches unprecedented levels, FALX has been developing best-in-class AI-powered forecasting systems to support the penetration of renewab...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
05/03/2024 2024's Atlantic Hurricane Season Could Set Records for Ferocity and Frequency A More Urgent Push to Prepare Your Business Update: Newly Released NOAA Forecast With the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season beginning, NOAA has revised its forecast, predicting an above-normal season. NOAA now expects an 85% chance of above-normal activity, anticipating 17 to 25 named storms, 8 to 13 hurricanes, and 4 to 7 major hurricanes. This increase is driven by near-record warm ocean temperatures and ...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
05/02/2024 FourCastNet and GraphCast Now Available in the Weather API We are happy to announce the integration of the FourCastNet and GraphCast AI models into the Meteomatics Weather API, complementing our suite of weather forecasting solutions. A Complete Offer With All Kinds of Weather Data With the inclusion of FourCastNet and GraphCast AI models, our Weather API now provides even more weather forecasting solutions. While our focus remains on numerical weather models, such as our in-house ...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
04/15/2024 MAGDA Project The Meteodrone Launch in France Funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe initiative, the MAGDA Project aims to develop improved weather forecasts and a hydrological model for agriculture. In this article, we explain how Meteomatics' Meteodrones are revolutionizing atmospheric sensing and their role within the MAGDA Project. Launch in FranceDiscover the MeteodronesFunded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe initiative, the MAGDA Project aims to d...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
04/02/2024 What Affects Data Quality? Accuracy, Precision, Spatial and Temporal Resolution Explained There are many weather APIs out there, and knowing which one to choose can be a difficult task. At Meteomatics, we believe that the single most important consideration when choosing a weather API should be data quality. In this article, I will spell out some of the ways in which the quality of weather data can be described, and why we believe that the Meteomatics Weather API performs outstandi...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
03/26/2024 Securing Solar Stability Strategic Insights for Power Generation During a Total Solar Eclipse In the realm of solar energy, astronomical events aren't just a spectacle; they are pivotal moments that can significantly influence power production. We explore how Meteomatics is leading with its novel solar eclipse parameter, providing solar power operators and the energy sector a tactical advantage during events like the anticipated total solar eclipse on April 8th, 2024. Solar Eclipse...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
03/19/2024 Meteomatics Delivers NVIDIA-Powered, AI-Based Weather Forecasts to Energy Companies Within Minutes, Rather than Hours New Technology Pairs Real-Time, Hyperlocal Weather Data with Generative AI to Power AI-Based Weather Forecasts Within 90 Meters Exton, Pennsylvania — Meteomatics, the weather intelligence and technology company that enables the world’s leading companies to accurately forecast the weather’s impact on business, today announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to expe...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
02/28/2024 Gas Demand Forecasting With CWV (Composite Weather Variable) Brook Green Supply Helps Large Energy Consumers Navigate The Energy Transition With The Help Of Meteomatics’ Weather Data The weather is a primary driver of gas demand fluctuations in the U.K. In this story, discover how Brook Green Supply incorporates Composite Weather Variables (CWV), calculated by Meteomatics, to accurately forecast demand and enhance trading decisions. Brook Green Supply Delivers Innovative Solution...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
02/22/2024 Creating Digital Resilience With Weather Data Automated Weather Data Dashboards Help Scottish Water Plan for the Impacts of Severe Weather Events As weather conditions directly impact the water industry, Scottish Water heavily relies on weather data for a range of operational needs. In this article, discover how the company is using the Meteomatics Weather API to build automated PowerBI dashboards, resulting in more efficient and time-saving reporting and analysis. Scottish Water S...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
02/18/2024 Meteomatics Helps East of England Co-op Get the Right Amount of Products on the Shelves Weather has the power to shape consumers' spending habits, influencing what, where, and when they make purchases. For retailers, it's crucial to monitor weather changes to ensure their shelves are well-stocked and optimize revenue. In this use case, discover how the East of England Co-op uses the Meteomatics Weather API to manage inventory in over 125 grocery stores. Weather Is Central to the Re...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
02/01/2024 Lockheed Martin Ventures Makes Strategic Investment in Meteomatics Weather Intelligence Company Expands It Mission to Revolutionize Weather Forecasting with Industry’s First High-Resolution 1k Model and Hyperlocal Weather Drones Exton, Pennsylvania (February 1, 2024) - Meteomatics, the weather intelligence and technology company that enables the world’s leading companies to accurately forecast the weather’s impact on business, today announced the close of a strategic funding ...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
01/23/2024 Meteomatics Expands Historical Weather Data to 1940 We are happy to announce the integration of ERA5 reanalysis data dating back to 1940 into our Weather API. Historical Weather Data Back to 1940 Available From January 2024 Through the Meteomatics Weather API, users can access four distinct types of historical weather data: in-situ and remotely sensed, representing observational data, and forecast and reanalysis, constituting modeled data. Each category offers unique insights into ...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
12/19/2023 Navigating Retail's Seasonal Challenges Meteomatics' Weather Data as a Strategic Tool for the Final Week of the Christmas Holiday "Weather isn't just a topic for small talk; it's a pivotal factor in retail success.” In this article, we explore how Meteomatics leverages sophisticated weather forecasting tools to empower retailers, during the final week of holiday shopping. By tapping into these tools, retailers can strategically plan for a lucrative opportunity by accurately predi...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
12/12/2023 A Guide to Retrieving and Parsing Weather API Data Using JSON JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data-interchange format that has revolutionized the way weather data is consumed and utilized across various sectors. In this article, learn how to output data from the Weather API in JSON format. Why Output Data from a Weather API in JSON? The Meteomatics Weather API provides a gateway to an extensive array of weather data, including forecasts, historical data, and clim...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
12/11/2023 How to Read a Weather Map Weather maps are invaluable tools in forecasting weather conditions. They allow us to visualize complex meteorological data in a simplified manner. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve deeper into understanding various elements of weather maps. How to Read a Surface Weather Map Surface weather maps provide a snapshot of various meteorological conditions at ground level. These maps include symbols representing different weather phenomena like rain, snow...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
11/27/2023 What Is a Weather Map? A weather map is a graphical representation that displays weather conditions across a specific geographical area. The depicted weather events can pertain to the past, present, or future forecasts. From a meteorological perspective, a weather map illustrates the current state of the atmosphere over a larger region. It provides information about various weather parameters, such as temperature, wind speed, wind direction, or precipitation. Weather observations o...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
11/23/2023 Getting Live Weather Data into ArcGIS Meteomatics and ArcGIS — Part 1 ArcGIS — the seminal GIS software from ESRI — is a powerful way of exploring and analyzing spatial data such as that obtained from the Meteomatics Weather API. In this article we discuss the kinds of problems that ArcGIS can help you with, as well as how to get API data into ArcGIS and schedule regular updates so that your ArcGIS map always shows you an up-to-date forecast without the need for manual interv...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
11/16/2023 Weathering Energy Industry Challenges and Meteorology's Pivotal Role In this insightful live-streamed event, learn about the integral role of meteorology in the energy sector as experts from Meteomatics and Cheniere Energy discuss the impact of weather on energy management. Discover how accurate, data-driven forecasts are crucial for operational efficiency. Meteorology and the Energy Sector: A Crucial Partnership The partnership between meteorology and the energy sector has never b...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
11/13/2023 What Is a Weather API? Exploring the Versatility of Weather APIs A weather API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of protocols and tools that allow for the retrieval of weather data from various sources. It acts as an intermediary, enabling software applications to access real-time, forecasted, and historical weather information. These APIs pull data from numerous meteorological stations, satellites, radars, and other weather data sources, providing comprehensive weather ...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
10/30/2023 Meteomatics Partners With Purecontrol for Smarter Sewage Management and Environmental Conservation Purecontrol offers an AI-based system designed to analyze performance, anticipate needs and automate operations for water companies. In this use case, learn how Purecontrol integrates weather data from Meteomatics to forecast the impact of precipitation on sewage networks, resulting in an expected reduction in untreated water discharges into the environment of up to 70%. Purecontrol's...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
09/28/2023 Summer Festivals 2023 Facing Weather Challenges With Meteomatics The peak summer season in Switzerland often comes with weather-related challenges. In the summer of 2023, Meteomatics’ meteorologists provided round the clock care for two of east Switzerland’s most happening festivals, the OpenAir St. Gallen and the SummerDays festival in Arbon. In this article, you’ll learn how our experienced meteorologists were instrumental in safeguarding the success of SummerDays. Switzerl...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
09/27/2023 Mountain Madness How EURO1k Beats Other Forecasts for Alpine Adventures In July 2023, Tech Evangelist Tom Eldridge headed off to test his mettle and the EURO1k weather model in Italy’s best climbing destination, the Dolomites. Mountains are a large part of why I moved to Switzerland. I’ve been a climber for the greater half of my life, and eventually every British mountaineer knows Snowdonia and the Lake District like the back of their hand, and seeks out newer, higher challeng...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
09/08/2023 Hurricanes Explained Formation, Seasonality, and Preparation with Weather Data Hurricanes are amongst the most violent and damaging of Earth’s natural disasters. Fortunately the mechanisms which cause them to develop are well understood, and the behavior of a hurricane over its lifetime can be well predicted by modern weather models. In this article we describe what hurricanes are and how they are formed, as well as how weather data can be used to mitigate their impact. Hurricane...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
09/06/2023 Python Weather API How To Use Weather API in Python Meteomatics offers the best weather API for Python, thanks to its exceptional Python connector, available to all users for free. Keep reading to discover how to use it. Weather API and Python: A Beautiful Friendship A weather API is a tool that provides developers with programmatic access to real-time and historical weather data from various sources. Meanwhile, Python is a high-level, interpreted, and general-purpose programming l...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
09/06/2023 Company Event Summer 2023 Meteomatics is a company committed to the highest in quality, from our world-beating weather API, to our fantastically accurate EURO1k weather model, by way of our meticulously manufactured Meteodrones. But we also recognise that creating such quality products is hard work which deserves celebrating and rewarding, which is why we also commit to company-wide events which bring our entire diverse talent pool closer together. One highlight of the Meteomatics ...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
08/17/2023 Weather Forecast API Discover the Meteomatics Weather API now Ever wondered how your favorite apps provide timely weather updates? Weather forecasts play a crucial role in various applications, from travel planning to outdoor event management. Accurate and up-to-date weather information is not only essential for users' convenience but also for decision-making in industries as diverse as aviation and energy generation. The Role of Weather Forecast APIs Weather forecast APIs provide ...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
07/27/2023 “Dome of Doom” Navigating the Health and Economic Impact of Record-Breaking Heat As record-breaking heat scorches a large swath of the U.S., Meteomatics North America CEO, Paul Walsh, discusses the escalating health risks and economic impacts with Fox Weather. Emphasizing the "Dome of Doom" phenomenon, he underscores the urgency of proactive education and data-driven measures to help prevent disaster. As an excruciating heatwave sweeps across the United States, so do increased ...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
07/19/2023 Lucille Borlaza Researches the Impact of Air Pollution on Health Ask an Academic Series — How Researchers Use Our Data For researchers with an interest in weather and climate data, a source of hassle-free, ready-to-use data is invaluable in bypassing the normally arduous process of obtaining and cleaning data from a variety of sources. At Meteomatics, we’re excited about the innovative ways researchers use weather data, and support this whenever possible. Lucille Borlaza is a r...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
07/19/2023 Facing More Billion-Dollar Disasters Navigating Economic Uncertainty Amid More Severe Rainfall Events A study finds climate change is projected to result in a 52% surge in heavy rainfall events in the American Northeast. U.S. CEO Paul Walsh discusses the economic implications and heightened importance of dealing with what could be another billion-dollar disaster with Fox Weather. The constant stream of imagery and heart-stopping stories from recent heavy rain and flood events in Ve...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
07/13/2023 A Busier Hurricane Season Expected Despite El Niño A More Urgent Push to Prepare Your Business Despite El Niño, long-range forecasters at Colorado State University expect a busier Atlantic hurricane season, and now’s the time to prepare your business. Fox Weather invites Paul Walsh, CEO of Meteomatics North America, to share insights into the updated forecast. Colorado State University, renowned for its long-range predictions, has recently updated its forecast for the hurricane...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
07/11/2023 Schweizer Hagel Uses Weather Data From Meteomatics To Calculate Environmental Risk to Agricultural Crops Weather has a direct impact on the success of agricultural operations. It determines the yield potential and, in the worst-case scenario, can result in complete crop losses due to severe weather events or drought. Schweizer Hagel provides insurance coverage for agricultural businesses with the help of weather data from Meteomatics. In this article, you will discover how Schweize...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
07/10/2023 80% of Leading European Electricity Companies Choose Meteomatics As weather conditions have an immense impact on power plants operations, electricity companies partner exclusively with top-tier weather data providers. We’re proud to share that the electricity companies with the highest power capacity in Europe have chosen the Meteomatics Weather API as their trusted source of weather data. Electricity Companies Partner Exclusively with the Finest Weather Data Providers Weather co...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
06/29/2023 EURO1k Update: Empowering Day-Ahead Trading EURO1k will extend its forecast horizon to 48 hours EURO1k, a high-resolution weather model tailored for Europe, continues to evolve with two exciting updates this summer, empowering users to maximize its potential. From mid-July onwards, traders can now harness the power of EURO1k for day-ahead trading, thanks to the introduction of new 48-hour runs. As August approaches, users will have the option to add EURO1k to the Meteomatics Power ...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
06/23/2023 Meteomatics Powers the US’ First Micro-Weather Service With Meteodrone Data and a High-Resolution Weather Model Together with our partner GrandSKY, we launched our first Meteodrone system at the GrandSKY aviation park, located at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota, along with the North Dakota 1K weather model. Our autonomous flight system is the first drone-based micro-weather service in the United States, capable of reaching altitudes of up to six kilometers above the Ea...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
06/12/2023 Home Repair Network Uses Meteomatics to Manage Insurance Claims Severe weather events can cause significant damage to buildings, accounting for about a quarter of home insurance claims in the UK. To assist in validating these claims, Home Repair Network's managers use Meteomatics’ MetX Claims tool. By cross-referencing the reported incidents with real-time weather conditions at the specific time and location, they guarantee precise and dependable assessment of the damages to help...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
06/08/2023 Meteomatics Partners With Spottitt To Offer High-Resolution Weather Analytics Meteomatics' weather data is now integrated into Spottitt’s Climate Conditions Monitoring module. This integration provides Spottitt's clients with high-resolution weather information, enabling them to monitor rapidly changing weather and climate conditions around their critical infrastructure. Spottitt Offers Insights for the Energy, Utility and Infrastructure Sectors Spottitt is a cloud-based solution...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
06/05/2023 Wildfires Explained Why Wildfires Occur, How Climate Change Is Affecting Their Impact, and How To Prepare for and Manage Wildfires During the summer, many mid latitude climates experience an increased risk of wildfires. These fires, whether started by natural or human-made means, can quickly get out of control and cause widespread devastation unless properly managed. In this article, we explore why wildfires occur, how climate change is affecting their impact, and how to prepare fo...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
06/02/2023 How to Prepare for El Niño? Important Steps for Business Across Industries Table of Contents What Is El Niño and What Causes It? Why Is El Niño Important?Impacts of El Niño on the Fishing Industry El Niño Can Cause Flooding How Does El Niño Affect Europe and North America? El Niño in 2023: What To Expect?How Strong Will El Niño Be In 2023? Combined Impacts of El Niño and Other Economic Disruptors What Is El Niño and What Causes It? Why Is El Niño Important?Impacts of El ...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
06/01/2023 Meteomatics Supports Anglian Water to Get River Positive The water company utilizes Meteomatics’ weather data to track and predict how weather events impact its key infrastructure. In this use case, learn how our precipitation data is helping Anglian Water analyze its storm overflow data and investigate its compliance with the goal of preventing events such as pollutions, leakage and water quality incidents. Anglian Water: Supplying Water and Water Recycling Services to Seven Mil...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
05/10/2023 Weather API Update April 2023 The Meteomatics Weather API contains over 1800 weather and climate variables from over 75 data sources. But excellent is not good enough for our team, who are constantly innovating to bring you yet more data, as well as an ever increasing number of tools and methods you can use to access, utilize and visualize it. In this article, we describe some of the most recent updates to the Weather API. Of course, the foundation of any weather API is the quality...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
04/27/2023 Meteodrone Demonstration in Ireland Thanks to a cross-border authorisation from the Irish aviation authority (IAA), the Meteomatics Meteodrone received an approval to fly up to 6 km during daytime. Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service, has asked Meteomatics to conduct a Meteodrone demonstration in Ireland during daytime. Met Éireann is interested in evaluating the opportunities of replacing measurements by radiosondes with measurements by Meteodrones in the long term. Fo...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
04/26/2023 Retail Weather Analytics 4 Ways Retailers Can Use Meteomatics Precision Weather Data and AI to Plan for Cold Weather in Spring Spring is typically very volatile in terms of weather. A prime example is the month of April, when in some years it has already been very hot or in other years there was even snow. The weather and especially the temperature have a strong influence on the buying behaviour of consumers. On hot April days, for example, sales of beer and ice cream increase, whi...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
04/16/2023 Meteomatics Announces Launch of North American Division The company has appointed Paul Walsh as the CEO of its newly formed division. Philadelphia, PA - Meteomatics, a leading provider of weather intelligence and analytics, is proud to announce the launch of its North American division, Meteomatics North America. The company has appointed Paul Walsh, a former executive at The Weather Company, as the CEO of its newly formed division. Walsh brings over 25 years of experience in the w...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
04/13/2023 How to Use the URL Creator Meteomatics’ mission is to make access to weather data intuitive and straightforward. One of the ways we achieve this is with our URL Creator. Read this article to learn all about it. What Is the URL Creator? The URL Creator is a step-by-step graphic user interface (GUI) to help you create URL queries for the Meteomatics Weather API. Simply click here to see it in action! To do so, you’ll need an API account - see below. Why Did Meteomatics Create the...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
04/13/2023 Historical Weather Data API Meteomatics offers access to a range of station data, radar and satellite imagery, historical forecasts and reanalyses. When it comes to historical weather data, there are various sources available to help you solve your specific problems. Meteomatics offers access to a range of station data, radar and satellite imagery, historical forecasts and reanalyses. What are these? And what subscriptions do we offer? Find out below. Types of Historical Weather Da...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
03/30/2023 Weather API Key Learn how to get a free Weather API key from Meteomatics and obtain access to our weather data. Use a username and a password as your Weather API key to gain access to Meteomatics weather data. In this article, we will explain how to get a free Weather API key. Whether you are a seasoned developer or a novice looking to integrate weather data into your application, we have you covered. What Is a Weather API Key A weather API key is a unique identifier used by the ma...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
03/20/2023 What Was the Weather on a Certain Date? What was the weather on a certain date? Whether for scientific, business or recreational purposes, people are increasingly seeking historical weather data. Here we explain what kinds of historical weather data exist, where to get them from, and how Meteomatics can help you on your journey. What Kinds of Past Weather Data Are There? The way you find past weather data depends on the type of data you are interested in. There are a few major type...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
03/16/2023 Weather Data for Cocoa Trading Meteomatics supports agriculture stakeholders by providing them with insights on weather trends and patterns that help in forecasting production volume and trading opportunities. In this article, we will explore how cocoa traders can use Meteomatics' weather and climate data to gain a better understanding of its effects on cocoa production. By leveraging our data, they can anticipate weather-related challenges that could impact cocoa production or ide...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
02/27/2023 Meteomatics Gets Certified With the EN 9100 Standard Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our entire team, we are thrilled to announce that we have received the EN 9100 standard accreditation from the British Standards Institution Group (BSI Group). This achievement highlights our firm commitment to excellence in every aspect of our work, from development to delivery. We are thus proud to offer our customers, business partners and colleagues the assurance of operating to the h...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
02/13/2023 Meteomatics’ Rescue Parachute Approved as M2 Mitigation Drones are dotting the skies everywhere, doing all sorts of things, from policing and surveillance to landscape photography, from product delivery to weather data measurement. However, operating them can be complex as drone owners must adhere to strict local regulations and obtain the necessary licences. At Meteomatics, we have been operating our weather drones – the Meteodrones – for nearly a decade. We were the first c...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
02/07/2023 What Are The Causes And Effects Of Climate Change? Causes of Climate Change Climates can change for a variety of reasons. The natural factors which affect climate change work over tens of thousands of years. Today we are experiencing rapid climate change caused by human activities that increase the quantity of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, leading to rising temperatures, melting ice, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events. This affects both human populations and entire...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
02/07/2023 Meteomatics Weather Data for Defense Applications The Military Turn to Meteomatics for Weather Data At Meteomatics, we see the impacts of weather on every industry daily. For the defense sector, these impacts can be catastrophic. Often, data from national meteorological services alone is not enough for complex defense applications. Meteomatics' technology improves the accuracy of weather forecasts with in-house developed weather drones and a high-resolution European weather model, ...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
12/19/2022 Meteomatics Supports Future Swiss Aerospace Engineers With Weather Data The aerospace industry is growing and in need of a skilled workforce. University organizations worldwide are getting students ready for the specialized job market. And Switzerland is not behind. ARIS is the Swiss Academic Space Initiative that’s been focusing on space science and research since 2017. Keep reading to learn how weather data supports rocket launching and landing operations. Who’s afraid of roc...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
11/30/2022 Weather data for Unisphere flight management software Thanks to Meteomatics' high-resolution weather data, Unisphere improves the safety and efficiency of drone and air taxi flight operations. Thanks to Meteomatics' high-resolution weather data used in Unisphere's flight management software, Unisphere is improving the safety and efficiency of drone and air taxi flight operations. Unmanned aerial vehicles such as drones and, in the future, autonomous air taxis, all have one thing in...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
11/03/2022 How Cold Weather Affects Your Health After a long second summer in Europe, temperatures are starting to drop. Although the weather itself doesn’t make you sick, cold temperatures and reduced exposure to sunlight can make you more vulnerable to viruses. After a long second summer in Europe, temperatures are starting to drop. Although the weather itself doesn’t make you sick, cold temperatures and reduced exposure to sunlight can make you more vulnerable to viruses. This autumn, ...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
11/02/2022 Alex Tavares Silva and Larissa Carneiro Rangel from the Fluminense Federal Institute in Brazil Ask an Academic Series In the first interview of the Ask an Academic series, we talked with Alex Tavares Silva and Larissa Carneiro Rangel, PhD candidates in Computational Modeling at the Fluminense Federal Institute in Brazil. They explain how they use weather data to study how to better monitor heavy precipitation and mitigate the impacts of flooding. At Meteomatics, the rate of PhDs pe...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
10/28/2022 Autumn returns after record October October 2022 was warmer than average in many central European countries. This had a strong impact on energy demand. Next week, a significant change in weather is imminent, which will also increase the demand for energy again. October 2022 was warmer than average in many central European countries (in some countries it was the warmest October on record). The anomaly was so strong that many people noticed it directly. In the context of the energy c...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
10/24/2022 Meteomatics’ Meteodrone SUI-9999 displayed at the Swiss Museum of Transport In October 2022, Meteomatics handed over the SUI-9999 Meteodrone to the Swiss Museum of Transport at the Air & Space Days event. The Meteodrone is now part of the museum’s permanent Aviation exhibition. It was a very mild autumn Saturday when Christian Schluchter, Christopher Hartmann, and Daniel Schmitz from Meteomatics set off for Lucerne. Their destination was the Swiss Museum of Transport, where the...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
10/11/2022 ETH Zurich’s Researchers Are Flying Meteomatics’ Weather Drones Into the Clouds Clouds are one of the main elements that regulate Earth’s climate. Understanding cloud microphysics is thus paramount to more precise climate projections. In this story, we explain how ETH Zurich’s researchers are using Meteomatics’ Weather Drones – the so-called “Meteodrones” – to conduct cloud seeding experiments to study cloud-aerosol interactions and precipitation events. How Cloud...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
