Yandex Weather

Yandex Weather – weather app and widget providing local forecast

The app shows what the weather will be like in the next 10 days, and gives hourly forecasts for your chosen location.

— View local weather forecasts and temperature for your current location and check out the weather in your favorite locations.

— See what weather conditions to expect on a daily basis and view the forecast for the rest of the week.

— Use gestures get more local weather information: swipe up on the main screen to see a daily forecast, swipe right to see hourly air temperature changes, and swipe left to see wind speed, humidity, and air pressure conditions.

— The app offers home screen and notification panel widgets to help you quickly find what you need in Yandex or check the temperature outside. You can change the look and content of the widgets in the app settings.

— Share your weather information with Yandex to help us provide you with the most accurate weather forecast.

You will be asked to grant several app permissions on your device before installing Yandex Weather. Here is what they are for:

Identity

Sync your list of favorite locations on Yandex Weather to other devices by granting this permission.

Location

Automatically get the forecast for your location by granting this permission.

Wi-Fi connection information

You can get the approximate forecast from Yandex Weather according to your Wi-Fi connection when GPS is unavailable by granting this permission.

Device ID & call information

You can get the approximate forecast for your location based off the nearest cellphone tower when GPS is unavailable by granting this permission.

Yandex Weather does not collect information about your phone calls.

What's New in the Latest Version 24.4.1

Last updated on Apr 4, 2024

Technical update. No new features for a while.

Overview

Yandex Weather is a mobile application and web service that provides comprehensive weather forecasts and real-time updates. Developed by Yandex, a leading Russian technology company, the app offers a user-friendly interface, accurate data, and a wide range of features tailored to meet the needs of weather enthusiasts and everyday users alike.

Key Features

* Accurate Forecasts: Yandex Weather utilizes advanced weather models and data from multiple sources to deliver highly accurate forecasts for current conditions, hourly and daily forecasts, and long-term outlooks.

* Real-Time Updates: The app provides real-time updates on weather conditions, including temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, precipitation, and air quality. Users can receive notifications for severe weather alerts, such as storms, floods, and heat waves.

* Detailed Weather Information: Yandex Weather offers detailed weather information, including UV index, visibility, atmospheric pressure, and sunrise and sunset times. Users can access historical data and view weather trends over time.

* Interactive Maps: The app features interactive weather maps that provide a visual representation of current and forecasted weather conditions. Users can zoom in and out to explore specific locations and track weather patterns.

* Personalized Experience: Yandex Weather allows users to customize their experience by setting preferred units of measurement, adding favorite locations, and receiving tailored weather forecasts based on their interests and activities.

* Multiple Locations: Users can add multiple locations to their app and easily switch between them to view weather conditions in different cities or regions.

* Weather Widgets: Yandex Weather provides customizable weather widgets that can be added to the home screen of mobile devices, providing quick and easy access to weather information.

* Seamless Integration: The app seamlessly integrates with other Yandex services, such as Yandex Maps and Yandex Navigator, offering convenient access to weather information while planning trips or navigating.

User Interface

Yandex Weather boasts a clean and intuitive user interface. The app's main screen displays the current weather conditions and a summary of the upcoming forecast. Users can swipe left or right to view hourly or daily forecasts, and tap on specific days for more detailed information. The app's menu provides access to additional features, such as weather maps, location management, and settings.

Data Sources

Yandex Weather combines data from various sources, including its own weather models, meteorological agencies, and crowdsourced observations. The app leverages machine learning algorithms to analyze and interpret the data, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the forecasts.

Availability

Yandex Weather is available as a free mobile application for iOS and Android devices. It can also be accessed via the web at https://weather.yandex.com. The app supports multiple languages and is used by millions of users worldwide.