These clever and convenient weather-tracking devices are designed to help you anticipate and prepare for anything Mother Nature may throw at you. No matter where you live, the weather can be an unpredictable force and these clever devices help to ensure you are never caught off guard.
Apps are some of the most innovative types of weather trackers as they are capable of delivering real-time weather updates that are far more accurate than the information the local weather channel may provide. Many of these meteorological apps can be completely customized as well, offering a personalized weather report in the palm of you hand.
Beyond mobile apps, there are other kinds of advanced weather-tracking devices that will help you stay on top of the daily forecast. For example, there are a number of wearable gadgets that will provide you with accurate weather information in situations where your smartphone may not be accessible. There are also personal weather stations that can be placed in your home for a simple and easy way of knowing the exact conditions of the weather in your area.
30 Weather-Tracking Devices
From Snowfall Alarm Apps to Interactive Atmospheric Appliances:
Katherine Pendrill — Jun 9, 2015 — Tech
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Sail-Like Weather Stations
Design by Nature Interprets the Weather and Generates Energy
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Wind-Measuring Phone Gadgets
This SmartPhone Wind Meter is Perfect for Wind Sport Enthusiasts
28
Interactive Atmospheric Appliances
Fog Dehumidifier Has a Playful Way of Adjusting Interior Air
27
Weather-Predicting Underwater Drones
These Deep Sea Drones Will Help Predict Weather Better
26
Miniature Weather Detectors
Weather Point is a Personal Weather Station in the Palm of Your Hand
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Digital Thermometer Apps
The DetectsFever App is Compatible With iPhone Models
24
Ambient Weather Devices
The Tempescope by Ken Kawamoto Simulates the Forecast at People's Desks
23
Crowdsourced Meteorology Apps
This Smartphone Real-Time Weather Network Uses a Peer-to-Peer Model
22
Meteorological Mobile Sensors
New Patents Regarding Apple Environmental Sensors Increase Awareness
21
Rural Weathervane Coatracks
The Ask the Cock Stand Actually Tells You Which Jacket You Should Wear
20
Wearable Weather Trackers
'TZOA' is a Hands-Free Device for Receiving Real-Time Weather Updates
19
Collated Climate Information
Weather Company Compiles the Best Forecasts from a Breadth of Sources
18
Topical Climate Apps
The Dark Sky App Alerts You an Hour Before if It'll Rain or Snow
17
Snarky Weather Applications
The Accurate Weather App Offers the Forecast and a Sarcastic Delivery
16
Vivid Virtual Chronographs
The Watch-Me Wearable Device Provides Your Must-Know Info at Hand
15
Window-Mounted Weather Readers
La Crosse's Window Thermometer Digitally Displays the Weather
14
Hunky Heartthrob Weather Apps
The Hey Girl Weather App Stars Ryan Gosling
13
Colorful Weather-Detecting Apps
This iOS Weather App Tells the Temperature in Color
12
Portable Weather Trackers
These Crowdfunded Weather Instruments Collect Environmental Data 24/7
11
Snowfall Alarm Apps
The First Tracks Powder App Alerts Skiers & Snowboarders of Fallen Snow
10
Water Condition Apps
The SeaStatus App Lets You Check the Water Conditions Prior to Setting Sail
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Outfit-Forecasting Apps
The Vane Suggests Clothing Choices Based on the Weather
8
Feline Weather Forecast Apps
The 'Weather Kitty' App Uses Kitties to Illustrate Daily Forecasts
7
Personalized Weather-Predicting Apps
Poncho Sends Weather Report Text Messages to Keep You Safe
6
Personalized Forecast Apps
The Sunnycomb App Creates Weather the Way You Want to See It
5
Hair-Conscious Weather Apps
The How's Your Hair App Keeps Your Appearance in Mind
4
Climatic Comparison Apps
Climendo Compares Multiple Sources to Make an Accurate Weather Forecast
3
Weather Forecast-Alarming Devices
Eton's Home Safety Weather Station Notifies You of Storms
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Minimalist Weather Apps
The Weather Dial 2 Offers Streamlined Forecasts for Easy Reading
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Personalized Weather-Reporting Apps
This Weather Temperature App is Tailored to Maximize Comfort
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Bluetooth Baby Pacifiers
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Pivoting Peg Hatracks
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E-Book Data Compendiums
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Box-Cradling Coatracks
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Mason Industries' Jeans Are Made for Cold Weather Activities
Snow-Conquering Pickups
The Ford RaptorTRAX Takes on Winter with Ease
Personified Climate Awareness Ads
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Versatile Baby Monitors
'Good Night Charly' is a Multipurpose Baby Monitoring Device
Light-Up Snowboarding Boots
The Nike LunarEndor QS Design is as Funtional as it is Cool
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Unmanned Medic Drones
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Nationalistic Snowboarding Gear
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Patchwork Americana Sportswear
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Collaborative Data Tools
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Temperature-Telling Soothers
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Miniature Weather Detectors
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Heating Monitor Technology
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Hunky Celeb Coloring Books
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Consolidated Productivity Apps
The Morning App Combines Weather, Calendars, News and To-Do Lists
Color-Changing Baby Bottles
The Sense Infant Collection Indicates a Safe Consumption Temperature
Romantic Holiday Mistletoe Drones
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Smartphone-Enabled Scarves
The iPhone Scarf Makes Commuting in the Cold Convenient
Habit Tracker Apps
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Eco Business Dashboards
This Platform Grades the Sustainability of Your Green Supply Chain
Illness-Detecting Apps
The SickWeather App's Social Health Network Warns Users of Sickness
Life Expectation Visualizations
Health Metrics and Evaluation Explores Global Health Issues
Pup Adoption Apps
The BarkBuddy App is Tinder for Puppies
Fat-Measuring Apps
The Jawbone App Measures Your Body Fat Percentage to Keep You Healthy
Community-Driven Fitness Apps
The PumpUp App is Full of Motivational #TeamPumpUp Users
Easy Assembly Hatracks
The Multi-Branched Six Leaf Coatrack is Surprisingly Simple to Construct
Smart Umbrella Sensors
A Device Collects Crowdsourced Rain Data for More Accurate Weather Reports
Curated Food Apps
The Hotsauce App Spices Up Your Dining Experience
Crowdsourced Meteorology Apps
This Smartphone Real-Time Weather Network Uses a Peer-to-Peer Model
Buoyant Renewable Energy Plants
This Japanese Power Plant is Made Up of Floating Solar Panels
Contemporary Boomerang Clothes Hooks
The Comeback Coatrack Has a Mod Aesthetic Zing
Rando-Avoiding Dating Apps
Hinge App Will Not Connect You With Complete Strangers in Your Area
Disaster Preparedness Apps
FEMA Warns Users of Dangerous Weather Conditions and Natural Disasters
Feminine Smartphone Thermometers
The Omuron Digital Thermometer is Specifically for Females
Aerial-Powered Plants
New Wave Energy UK Has Designed Energy-Harvesting Drones
Meteorological Mobile Sensors
New Patents Regarding Apple Environmental Sensors Increase Awareness
Rural Weathervane Coatracks
The Ask the Cock Stand Actually Tells You Which Jacket You Should Wear
Talent Management Platforms
Clustree Helps Human Resources with Internal Hiring Opportunities
Incognito Flirting Apps
The Truth App Lets You Flirt Anonymously
Wearable Weather Trackers
'TZOA' is a Hands-Free Device for Receiving Real-Time Weather Updates
Collated Climate Information
Weather Company Compiles the Best Forecasts from a Breadth of Sources
Gesture-Controlled Composing Rings
iRing Controlled Beats Mixes Music from a Distance
Global Millennial Graphs
The Millennial Development Goals Graphic Reveals Global Problems
Snowboarder Multi-Tools
The Leatherman Hail + Style PS Tool Comes in Handy on the Slopes
Business Insight Apps
Teradata's Aster AppCenter Makes Big Data for Business Comprehensible
Aerial Crime Fighting Drones
The CUPID Drone Prototype Made Its Debut at the SXSW 2014 Conference
Topical Climate Apps
The Dark Sky App Alerts You an Hour Before if It'll Rain or Snow
Snarky Weather Applications
The Accurate Weather App Offers the Forecast and a Sarcastic Delivery
Weatherproof Wireless Time Clocks
The Extreme Blue is a Bluetooth Employee Time Clock
Beer-Delivering Helicopters
This Beer Drone Delivers Directly to You Without You Having to Move
Collaborative Health Apps
The uMotif is Designed to Give Clinicians Broad Patient Info
App-Connected Thermometers
Swaive is a Smart, Hi-Tech Ear Thermometer for All Ages
Exhilarating Gas Snowboards
These Gas-Powered Snowboards Will Make Shredding Powder Even More Fun
Smart Thermometer Patches
TempTraq is a Wearable, Wireless Thermometer Coming Out of CES 2015
Musical Messaging Apps
The La-La App Allows You To Chat Via Song
Hunky Heartthrob Weather Apps
The Hey Girl Weather App Stars Ryan Gosling
Real-Time Transit Apps
The Zoute Transit App Offers Real-Time Departures and Schedules
Timely House Call Apps
A Manhattan Medical Mobile App Brings New York Doctors to Your Home
Portable Weather Trackers
These Crowdfunded Weather Instruments Collect Environmental Data 24/7
Snowfall Alarm Apps
The First Tracks Powder App Alerts Skiers & Snowboarders of Fallen Snow
Water Condition Apps
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Outfit-Forecasting Apps
The Vane Suggests Clothing Choices Based on the Weather
Slim Smartphone Concepts
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Canine Adoption Apps
The BarkBuddy App Helps Find Puppies New Homes
Chord-Detection Apps
The Capo App Lets Users Hold Their Phone up to Music to Find Out Song Chords
Wireless Thermometer Guns
The Maverick LT03 Shows the Temperature of Your Food On Its LCD Screen
Threatening Alarm Clock Apps
The CARROT Alarm Clock App Provides an Aggressive Wake-Up Call
Personalized Forecast Apps
The Sunnycomb App Creates Weather the Way You Want to See It
Hair-Conscious Weather Apps
The How's Your Hair App Keeps Your Appearance in Mind
Travelling Compass Apps
The Trip Compass App Will Help You Move Around Without Getting Lost
Climatic Comparison Apps
Climendo Compares Multiple Sources to Make an Accurate Weather Forecast
Weather-Forecasting Satellites
Tiny 'CubeSats' Could Be Used as Accurate Weather Satellites
Boating Safety Apps
The Official United States Coast Guard App Promotes Civilian Safety
Minimalist Weather Apps
The Weather Dial 2 Offers Streamlined Forecasts for Easy Reading
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