


Dark Skyĭark Sky’s data is the gold standard of weather data as far as I’m concerned. One advantage it does have is that it’s accessible via Siri, but you can still use a third-party app and leverage Siri when needed. It gets its data from The Weather Channel, so it’s certainly accurate, but I am surprised about common features it lacks. It lacks a live radar and precipitation chance for anything but the current day. Apple’s Weather AppĪpple’s built-in app is nice to look at, but it needs an overhaul concerning features. If your experiences are different from mine, that is probably the reason. One thing that you need to realize is that individual weather apps work better in individual countries and even in specific regions in a country. In my time using an iPhone, I’ve used a lot of weather apps. They know the history of the area, how mountains and valleys might impact storms, etc. I’ll add that local weather experts still have a place in our society as well. While that is not inherently bad, it’s not as convenient. Before smartphones, we had to rely on local news stations to gather the information. From knowing if your pool time is going to be cut short to deciding if you should wear shorts or pants, the weather dominates our life. Knowing up to date weather information is one of the reasons to own a smartphone.
