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Description RainViewer
RainViewer: Real-Time Precipitation Radar for Global Weather Tracking
RainViewer delivers live, 24/7 precipitation monitoring across 90 countries, aggregating data from over 1,000 weather radar sources. This app is designed for users who need precise, actionable information about rain, snow, and mixed precipitation without sifting through cluttered weather interfaces.
The core functionality centers on an interactive world map that displays real-time radar mosaics. Users can tap any region to access hyperlocal precipitation data, including intensity levels, storm movement direction, and estimated arrival times. The interface uses color-coded layers to represent precipitation types and severity—from light drizzle (blue) to heavy downpours (red) and snow accumulation (white).
Key Capabilities
- 90-Minute Short-Term Forecast: View high-resolution nowcasts for immediate planning, updated every 10 minutes with storm cell tracking.
- 48-Hour Extended Outlook: Access two-week precipitation probability timelines with 2-hour granularity for medium-range planning.
- Multi-Location Bookmarks: Save up to 10 custom locations for quick switching between home, work, and travel destinations.
- Minimalist Layer Controls: Toggle between precipitation intensity, snow cover, and storm tracking overlays without menu navigation.
Feature Breakdown
- 1,000+ radar stations aggregated globally
- 90-minute nowcast with 10-minute refresh intervals
- 48-hour precipitation probability timeline
- 2-week extended forecast with daily breakdowns
- 10 saved locations for instant access
- Color-coded precipitation intensity layers
- Snow accumulation tracking with depth estimates
- Storm movement vectors and speed data
- No ads in standard usage
- Offline caching for recent radar data
Performance and Reliability
RainViewer processes data from national meteorological services including NOAA (USA), Environment Canada, JMA (Japan), and EUMETNET (Europe). The app updates radar mosaics every 5-10 minutes depending on regional coverage. Historical precipitation data is available for the past 24 hours, enabling users to track storm development patterns.
The Turbo subscription removes all advertising and adds priority data fetching for faster load times. Subscribers also gain access to advanced analytics including precipitation probability percentages and storm intensity projections.
User Experience
The interface is optimized for one-handed operation on mobile devices. Key controls remain accessible without scrolling: the map auto-centers on your GPS location, and a simple tap on any radar pixel shows exact precipitation rate in mm/h or in/h. The app supports both metric and imperial units, with automatic unit conversion based on device region settings.
Download RainViewer Now
Limited offer: First 10,000 new users receive 30 days of Turbo subscription free. Activate today for ad-free radar tracking and priority data updates. Exclusive access for early adopters—claim your premium features before the promotion ends.
Internet connection required for live radar data. In-app purchases available for Turbo subscription. Weather data accuracy depends on regional radar coverage and meteorological conditions.
Information
- Version
- 7.9
- Developer
- Oleksii Schastlyvyi
- Requirements
- Android + 12L
- Updated
- 17.03.2026
- Size
- 24.72 MB
- Package
- com.lucky_apps.RainViewer
- Signature
- ca9898b1075fd4f3cb274083f1a0827a
- Architecture
- armeabi-v7a, arm64-v8a
