RainViewer: Global weather radar map with live rain and snow animation. Windy: Animated weather forecast maps for wind, rain, waves and more.
| RainViewer | Windy | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Weather & Climate Maps | Weather & Climate Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide (where radar exists) | Worldwide |
| Updates | Live / real time | Daily |
| Data source | National weather radar networks | ECMWF, GFS, ICON and other weather models |
| Made by | RainViewer | Windyty |
| Price | Free + paid plan | Free; Premium adds hourly updates and more |
| Account | No account needed | Free to view, account for extras |
| On phones | Phone app available | Phone app available |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat + 3D |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 1 | 1 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with RainViewer
- Live radar mosaic from many countries
- Past and near-future animation
- Rain and snow alerts in the app
What you can do with Windy
- Animated wind, rain, snow and temperature layers
- Compare forecast models
- Waves, swell and ocean currents
- Webcams and weather stations on the map
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.