Getting Started with meteoblue Weather Maps
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Why Use meteoblue Weather Maps?
• Real-time satellite & radar animations with global coverage
• Smooth, high-quality wind animation for any place on Earth
• Hundreds of map layers with variables, models, and elevation levels — up to 7 days ahead
• Fully interactive interface with intuitive design and customisable settings
• Advanced features like overlays, model selection, screenshots, and sharing links
Fun Fact: meteoblue launched its wind animation map in 2006, setting a standard many other services later followed.Navigating the Map Interface
- Navigation menu (left-hand side) — standard meteoblue site menu.
- Map categories menu (right-hand side) — switch between map types, variants, and elevation levels.
- Zoom controls (top right) — + and – buttons; > button collapses the right menu.
- Colour legend bar (bottom left, on select maps) — explains colour coding & units.
- Time slider (bottom) — shows forecast range, lets you move through time.
- Play button (real-time maps) — animates satellite or radar layers; forecast frames have a blue time indicator.
- Calendar icon — access historical satellite images from 2019 onwards (point+ required).
- Advanced settings (bottom right) — add overlays (wind, pressure, temperature obs), generate screenshots, get share links, and see copyright info.
- Location click options:
• Show meteogram for that point
• Start Cross-Section (point+ feature)
• METAR (click airport on METAR map for full report)
Tips for Using Weather Maps Effectively
• Use overlays to combine variables like wind + pressure.
• Switch models to compare forecast scenarios.
• Use the full-screen view for presentations or detailed analysis.
• Share maps directly with colleagues or friends using the built-in link tool.Integration Options
• Private customers: Add a free Weather Maps Widget to your website.
• Business customers: Use the Maps API for full customisation in your own platform.
