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Weather Data — Live Metrics for Any Location

All six core weather measurements in one place. Live temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind speed, wind direction, and rainfall — for your location or any city worldwide. Free, no signup, updated continuously.

6 live metrics Worldwide coverage Free & no signup Updated continuously

The Six Core Weather Metrics

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Temperature

Live air temperature in °C and °F. Feels-like temperature, dew point, today's high and low, hourly chart, and city search.

°C / °F Feels Like

Humidity

Live relative humidity, dew point, and comfort level. Understand how the air feels and track moisture conditions for any city.

RH % Dew Point

Pressure

Live atmospheric pressure in hPa, mb, and inHg. Track pressure trends to forecast incoming weather systems and storms.

hPa / mb Trend

Wind Speed

Live wind speed, gusts, and the Beaufort scale rating. Track current winds in km/h, mph, m/s, and knots for any location.

km/h · mph Beaufort

Wind Direction

Current wind direction in degrees and cardinal compass points (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW). Useful for sailing, aviation, and forecasting.

Compass Degrees

Rainfall

Live rainfall, hourly precipitation, daily totals, and rain intensity. Track wet weather in mm and inches for any city worldwide.

mm · in Intensity

Weather data — also called meteorological observations or weather metrics — refers to the live measurements that describe the current state of the atmosphere. The six core metrics on this hub (temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind speed, wind direction, and rainfall) are the foundation of every weather report, forecast, and climate study.

What is Weather Data?

Weather data is a collection of measurable atmospheric variables observed at a specific location and time. Modern weather stations and satellites continuously record dozens of variables, but six of them — temperature, humidity, pressure, wind speed, wind direction, and rainfall — form the backbone of operational meteorology. Together they capture the atmospheric state well enough to support forecasting, agriculture, aviation, marine navigation, energy planning, and everyday decision-making.

The Six Core Weather Metrics

Temperature

Live temperature data shows the current air temperature in degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit. Temperature is measured 1.5 to 2 metres above ground in a shaded, ventilated enclosure to avoid direct sun and surface effects. Beyond the raw number, this page also shows the feels-like temperature, dew point, the day's high and low, and a 24-hour temperature chart for any location worldwide.

Humidity

Live humidity data shows relative humidity as a percentage, indicating how saturated the air is with water vapor. Relative humidity above 70% feels muggy and reduces evaporative cooling; below 30% the air feels dry and can irritate skin and respiratory passages. The page also reports the dew point — the temperature at which condensation forms — which is often a better measure of how humid it actually feels than relative humidity alone.

Atmospheric Pressure

Live pressure data shows current atmospheric pressure in hectopascals (hPa), millibars (mb), and inches of mercury (inHg). Standard sea-level pressure is 1013.25 hPa. Falling pressure usually signals approaching wet or stormy weather; rising pressure means stable, settled conditions are likely. Tracking the pressure trend over hours is one of the oldest and most reliable short-term forecasting techniques.

Wind Speed

Live wind speed data shows current sustained wind and gust speeds in km/h, mph, m/s, and knots. The page also reports the Beaufort scale rating — from calm (0) through hurricane force (12) — which describes the wind's practical effect on the environment. Wind speed matters for sailing, aviation, wildfire risk, wind energy generation, and outdoor activities of every kind.

Wind Direction

Live wind direction data shows the direction from which the wind is currently blowing, in compass degrees and cardinal points (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW). Note that wind direction always describes where the wind comes from, not where it goes to — a "north wind" blows from north to south. Direction is essential for sailing, aviation runway selection, smoke and pollution drift, and tracking storm movement.

Rainfall

Live rainfall data shows precipitation totals in millimetres and inches. The page covers current rain rate, hourly precipitation, daily and weekly totals, and a rainfall intensity classification (light, moderate, heavy, violent). Rainfall data feeds flood forecasting, agricultural planning, water resource management, and stormwater engineering.

Where the Data Comes From

The live data on these pages comes from a combination of national meteorological observation networks (METAR stations at airports, synoptic stations operated by national weather services like NOAA, the UK Met Office, ECMWF, and equivalents worldwide), satellite remote sensing, weather radar, ocean buoys, and citizen weather networks. Open-Meteo aggregates this multi-source data through national open-data programmes and serves it as a continuously updated stream for every location worldwide.

Why Weather Metrics Matter

Weather data is critical infrastructure in the modern economy. A few examples:

  • Agriculture — farmers use temperature, rainfall, and humidity to schedule planting, irrigation, pest treatment, and harvest.
  • Aviation — pilots and dispatchers need wind direction and speed for runway selection, fuel planning, and route choice.
  • Energy — wind farms, solar installations, and heating/cooling utilities all depend on accurate metric forecasts.
  • Disaster response — pressure trends and wind data drive hurricane warnings, severe thunderstorm alerts, and evacuation orders.
  • Construction & logistics — wind speed determines crane operations, rainfall affects work scheduling, temperature limits concrete pouring.
  • Public health — heat indices, humidity, and air quality drive heat warnings, asthma advisories, and seasonal illness tracking.

How to Read Live Weather Data

Each metric page on this site shows the current value at the top, with the underlying station data and a short-term chart below. Use the location detection button (📍) to get readings for your exact position, or search any city worldwide. The values update continuously as new observations arrive — typically every few minutes for major stations and every 10 to 60 minutes for global gridded data.

Weather Data vs Weather Instruments

If weather data is the what, weather instruments are the how. The instruments hub shows the six classic devices used to measure these metrics — thermometer, barometer, hygrometer, anemometer, wind vane, and rain gauge. Each instrument page has the same live readings as the metric pages, but with the instrument-shaped visualisation and the educational context about how the measurement works.

Other Weather Resources

Beyond the six core metrics, you can also explore the weather forecast hub for multi-day predictions, the maritime weather hub for sea state and offshore conditions, the severe weather hub for hazardous conditions, and the space weather hub for solar activity that affects radio communications, GPS, and the aurora.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often is the weather data updated?

Most metrics update every 5 to 15 minutes as new observations from automated weather stations and satellites arrive. The page itself refreshes as you load it; for the latest reading, click the refresh button on any metric page.

Is the data live or forecast?

This hub shows current observed data — what the atmosphere is doing right now at your location. For predicted future values, visit the weather forecast page.

Can I see weather data for any city?

Yes. Each metric page has a search box that accepts any city name or coordinates. The live data comes from the closest available observation source.

Are the readings accurate?

Readings come from national meteorological networks plus open data from research and citizen science programmes. Accuracy depends on the closest station and how representative it is of your exact micro-location — readings are most accurate within 5 km of an official station and increasingly approximate as distance grows.

Do you store historical data?

This hub focuses on live and near-term data. For long-term records, refer to your national weather service archives or open climate data providers like NOAA, ECMWF, and the Copernicus Climate Data Store.