Buienradar

Stop Wasting Time on Unreliable Weather Forecasts

You step outside, the sky looks clear, and five minutes later you're caught in a sudden downpour. Generic weather apps fail you because they rely on broad regional data. Buienradar changes everything by giving you hyperlocal, real-time precipitation radar for the Netherlands and Belgium, showing exactly when and where rain will hit your exact location—down to the minute.

Core Functionality That Predicts Rain with Surgical Precision

Buienradar transforms your phone into a personal meteorology station. The app pulls live data directly from weather radar stations, processing it into an animated precipitation map that updates every five minutes. You can scrub through the timeline to see rain moving toward you up to two hours ahead, with color-coded intensity layers from light drizzle to heavy storms.

The rain alarm feature silently monitors your chosen location and sends a push notification the moment precipitation is detected within your radius. You set the sensitivity—get alerted for any rain, or only for moderate to heavy showers. The widget sits on your home screen, showing the next hour's precipitation forecast at a glance without opening the app.

For power users, the app includes a detailed wind map, temperature overlay, and UV index tracker. The storm tracker mode zooms into active weather cells, showing their movement direction and speed. You can save multiple locations—home, work, the beach—and switch between them with one tap.

Key Advantages at a Glance

• Live radar updates every 5 minutes
• Rain alarm with push notifications
• 2-hour precipitation forecast timeline
• Home screen widget for instant data
• Multiple saved locations with one-tap switch

Download the Mobile App Now

Get ahead of every rain shower. Exclusive early access for new users—download Buienradar today and never be caught without an umbrella again.

Internet connection required. In-app purchases available for premium weather data layers.