Weather Spark
Climate averages for any city as gorgeous year-round charts: sunshine hours, muggy days, wind, and precisely when the good weather ends.
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How to get the most from it
Weather Spark sits in Weather Watching under Wander, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something beautiful, useful and brainy.
About this category: Wind maps, radar loops, satellite imagery and forecast models that look extraordinary regardless of whether you need to know about rain.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Looking at something lovely
- Getting something practical done
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Weather Spark: quick answers
Is Weather Spark free?
Yes. Weather Spark is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Weather Spark?
No. You can use Weather Spark without signing up for anything.
Does Weather Spark work on a phone?
Yes. Weather Spark works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Weather Spark safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Weather Spark take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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