# Instant Forecast Weather-predicting apps ensure consumers always know climate conditions. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Sep 9, 2012, updated Sep 11, 2012 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weatherpredicting-apps ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.4/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Instant Forecast trend? **Instant Forecast:** It's a fact: Americans love checking the weather. According to a study by the Online Publishing Association, 47 percent of smartphone users check the weather using their smartphones on a regular basis. This activity surpasses others such as getting news updates (29 percent) and watching videos (31 percent). Thus, by providing convenience and a more comprehensive weather forecast than traditional methods, weather applications are among those apps that are definitely here to stay. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 23 to Sep 2, 2012 - Published: Sep 9, 2012 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Instant Forecast trend ### Miniature Weather Stations Trend toward device monitoring and tracking personal climate data at a precision level ### UI/UX Design User experience remains central to weather apps development ### Personalization Advancement in sensing and actuation technologies are making personalized weather statements likely in future ## What the Instant Forecast trend means for industry ### For Mobile Technology With rising smartphone use, weather apps remain critical in future ### For Indoor Air Quality Incorporating IAQ monitoring in miniature weather stations could offer a new product line ### For Big Data Analytics Incorporating historical weather data analytics with current meteorology data offers interesting opportunities for business professionals ## Trend signals for Instant Forecast Trend score 2.4 out of 10, from popularity 42%, activity 21%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 42% - Activity: 21% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Instant Forecast trend 6 featured examples from Jun 23 to Sep 2, 2012. - [Weather Station Smartphone Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netatmo): Netatmo Will Forecast the Climate in Real-Time (Category: Tech) Implication: Netatmo's weather monitoring towers and app can integrate into smart home systems to enhance climate control and energy efficiency. - [Utilitarian Forecasting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weathercube): Weathercube Uses Gestures to Provide Daily Visual Forecasts (Category: Tech) Implication: There is an opportunity in the mobile app industry to develop more efficient and user-friendly weather forecasting apps using gestural interactions and personalized data. - [Infographic Interface Weather Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/partly-cloudy-app): The Partly Cloudy App Delivers Forecasts with Detail and Design (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for developers to create weather apps that offer detailed and interactive forecasts. - [Breezy iPhone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaka-wind-monitor): The Shaka Wind Monitor Analyses Air Currents (Category: Tech) Implication: The Shaka wind monitor presents an opportunity for sports equipment manufacturers to create wind-specific products for avid sailors, windsurfers, and kite-flyers. - [Color Gradient Meteorology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-app): The ‘Solar’ App Displays the Weather in Real-Time Colors (Category: Tech) Implication: The 'Solar' app sets a new standard for weather apps by incorporating visually stunning color gradients to communicate weather conditions to users. - [Whimsical Weather Forecasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wthr-iphone-app): The WTHR iPhone App is Simplistic and Beautifully Designed (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity to enhance user experience by offering a simplistic and beautifully designed weather app. ## Recent trend clusters - [Automated Upkeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automated-upkeep) (Tech) - [Ambient Assistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ambient-assistance) (Tech) - [Autonomy Stacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autonomy-stacks) (Tech) - [Connected Filtration](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/connected-filtration) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Variable Aperture Smartphone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-18) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Self-Cleaning Smart Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinecos-pure-one-station-5) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)