# Utilitarian Forecasting Apps Weathercube Uses Gestures to Provide Daily Visual Forecasts By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-08-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weathercube References: [weathercube](http://weathercube.com/) Clean and fuss-free, Weathercube is a brilliantly designed gestural app that offers users a [minimalist interface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taoclock) for looking up the daily forecast. Simply pinch, swipe and tap through the app to keep yourself informed on weather updates. Rather than clouding up your screen with complex images, Weathercube is designed with simple, straightforward icons set against plain colored backgrounds. "Less is more" is certainly the motto for this revolutionary app, which operates solely through [gestural actions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flick-wand). The app is also incredibly accurate, gathering data from [over 1.7 million cities across the globe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cityweatherin). Users can also get hour-by-hour updates to stay prepared for whatever Mother Nature has in store for them. While the weatherman may not always get things right, Weathercube is one app that keeps you on top of the forecast efficiently and effortlessly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gestural Forecasting Apps:** A trend towards using gestural actions to interact with weather forecasting apps, reducing visual clutter and improving user experience. - **Personalized Weather Data:** A trend towards providing hyper-local and personalized weather data, catering to users' specific needs and locations. - **Accurate Forecasting:** An increased focus on enhancing the accuracy of weather forecasts by gathering data from large numbers of sources and analyzing it using advanced algorithms. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile App Development:** 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. - **Weather Forecasting:** The weather forecasting industry can innovate by incorporating more accurate and up-to-date data sources, as well as improving forecasting models through machine learning and AI. - **Smart Home Technology:** Weather forecasting apps can be integrated with smart home technology, allowing users to automate their home based on the weather forecast, creating a more comfortable and efficient living environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Weather Forecasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brzzy.md) - [Entertaining Weather Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brzzy-weather.md) - [Weather Forecasting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainy-skies.md) - [Weather-Based Dressing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/howmanylayersidagse.md) - [Desktop Weather Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weather-forecast-app-menu.md) - [Hyperlocal Weather Forecasting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-weather.md) - [Gamified Weather Visuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mineweather.md) - [Ambient Weather Visuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weather-screen.md) - [Musical Weather Forecast Playlists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skytunes.md)