earth.nullschool: Animated globe of global winds, ocean currents and air pollution. RainViewer: Global weather radar map with live rain and snow animation.
| earth.nullschool | RainViewer | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Weather & Climate Maps | Weather & Climate Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide (where radar exists) |
| Updates | Daily | Live / real time |
| Data source | NOAA GFS, OSCAR currents and other public datasets | National weather radar networks |
| Made by | Cameron Beccario | RainViewer |
| Price | Free | Free + paid plan |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Phone app available |
| Map view | 3D globe | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 1 | 1 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with earth.nullschool
- Animated winds at different heights
- Ocean currents and waves
- Air pollution and particulates
- Many map projections
What you can do with RainViewer
- Live radar mosaic from many countries
- Past and near-future animation
- Rain and snow alerts in the app
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.