A new application for weather lovers comes to the Android operating system and this has been developed by nothing more and nothing less than Microsoft. His name is Climatology and has the particularity that it offers location information from anywhere in the world.
One of the details that draws attention is that this development reaches the operating system Android even before Windows Phone, which demonstrates what the Redmond company's new policy is (something that could already be seen with creations such as Office for tablets). Strange, but great for Android users, who first receive a tool born at Microsoft Research.
What is Climatology and what type of data does it offer?
The fact is that with Climatology what can be known is the average climatological information that exists in a location, such as a country or region. This way it is possible to know the temperature of the place, data about the air humidity and, also, the average amount of rainfall in a specific month. The information is indicative of what is usually found there, as far as can be known a future estimate from historical averages and statistics developed by environmental scientists at Microsoft Research and learn how to interpret meteorological data.
In addition to numerical values, Climatology helps to identify hot, cold, humid and dry areas of the planet month by month, and it does so through clear graphics and statistics that make it easier to compare periods and regions. This is not a real-time forecast, but rather a monthly weather to understand typical weather behavior and make decisions with more context.
Thus, for example, if you want to travel to Cuba next December, thanks to Climatology it is possible to know quite precisely – although not very specifically – the weather is usually like in that place, and in this way, see if it is worth making the trip and know when does the heat wave end. That is to say, this is an application that offers guidance information for the future, in which specialists in the Environment have intervened, and which therefore does not resemble more particular creations, such as The Weather Channel.
Interface, navigation and practical use
The Climatology application can be downloaded for free in this Google Play link and, the truth is, it is very easy to use The interface is really clear and there's no confusion about what exists in each section. You can move the map around the world, tap on an area, and consult temperatures, rainfall and sunlight by month in a minimalist view. It is not translated into Spanish, but what is displayed on the screen is not very language-dependent, so this is not a big problem.
One final detail: it is a Experimental development, so it is still in constant evolution. This fits with Microsoft's strategy of launching Preliminary versions and continuous improvements in their mobile apps, prioritizing availability across multiple platforms and user feedback to refine the experience.
Climatology vs. Real-Time Forecast Apps
Unlike Climatology, which focuses on the statistical climatology, there are applications oriented to real-time forecast and immediate alerts. It's important to know these differences to choose the right tool for your needs:
- The Weather Channel: a service that claims to be one of the most accurate worldwide, with live Doppler radar, tracking storms and hurricanes, notices of Extreme weather and planning until 15 days. Includes forecast of precipitation in 15-minute intervals, index of air quality, widgets with quick access and details like sunrise and sunset times. It offers a modality Premium with ad-free experience, 15-minute hyperlocal forecast and 72-hour advanced radar, manageable from the account settings to activate or cancel the subscription.
- World Weather: focused on day to day life with global coverage of tens of thousands of cities, automatic location, units in °C and °F y 5-day forecasts. Displays current, maximum and minimum temperatures, moisture, probability of precipitation, visibility y wind with a practical approach to consulting several destinations at once.
- MyWorldWeather: app of the World Weather Information Service providing official predictions from the nearest city with technology based on the locationIt's ideal if you're looking for institutional and verifiable data to plan with confidence.
- Radar apps and widgets On Android: there are options that integrate radar maps of rain, snow, wind, pressure and cloudiness; hourly and daily forecasts; storm warnings, tornadoes and rain; persistent notifications, clock and weather widgets, lunar phases, sunrise/sunset and weather animations. Some can work without GPS using the internet, offer unit converters, and multi-location tracking.
- Living Earth: original proposal that combines world clock and climate with a spectacular 3D simulation of the Earth, satellite clouds Updated every few hours, temperature, humidity and wind maps, 10-day forecast at frequent intervals, tropical cyclone notifications, view of the sky with stars and the Milky Way, snow and ice cover, as well as alarm and cloud synchronization.
When to use each one
If you're looking for climatological context by month To decide the best time of year to travel, Climatology is the right choice: it will tell you if a destination is typically hot, dry or rainy in a specific period. For decide what to wear tomorrow, follow one storm imminent or receive local alerts, it is advisable to combine it with an app of real-time forecast like The Weather Channel or radar and widget alternatives. This way you get a complementary vision across usual climate y instantaneous time.
You can find other applications for the Android operating system in the following Link from . Here you can find all kinds of creations.
Climatology provides a layer of global climate knowledge that few apps offer with this simplicity. By combining their historical averages with a local forecast from another service, you'll have a full picture to plan trips, activities, and luggage with less uncertainty, understanding both what usually happens and what's happening right now.
