Weather Radar Rain Viewer

Contains adsIn-app purchases
4.3
117K reviews
1M+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

Rain Viewer delivers precise weather data straight from radar sources — the same data meteorologists use for their forecasts. Built by weather enthusiasts for weather enthusiasts and professionals who demand reliable, accurate weather intelligence without the fluff.

Why Weather Enthusiasts Love Us:
• Access raw radar data straight from individual stations (not simplified for "casual users").
• Track storms with sub-kilometer accuracy and near real-time updates.
• Customize everything: 23 color schemes, movement arrows, minute-by-minute precipitation graphs.

Features Built for Precision:
• 48-hour historical data archives — analyze past storms or plan around patterns.
• ECMWF model integration for hyper-accurate 24-hour temperature/rain forecasts.
• Severe weather alerts directly from National Weather Service feeds.
• OpenGL-powered maps render animations at 60fps — no lag, even during tornado tracking.

Privacy-First, No Compromises:
We don’t collect or sell your data. Your location is used only to deliver precise alerts. Every app install is a fresh start — we keep zero history.

For Riders, Runners, and Outdoor Adventurers:
• Minute-by-minute precipitation graph: See exactly how long rain will last during your workout or commute.
• "Notify Before It Hits" alerts with custom thresholds (e.g., "Alert me if light rain in 30 min near my location").
• 2-hour radar forecasts: Updated every 10 minutes — know if that downpour will catch you mid-trail.

Join 500,000+ Weather Geeks:
Download Rain Viewer and see why people like you trust us. Your next storm chase, hike, or backyard BBQ deserves military-grade precision.
Updated on
May 15, 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Location, App activity and 2 others
This app may collect these data types
Location, App activity, and Device or other IDs
Data is encrypted in transit
Data can’t be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.2
115K reviews
Aaron Smith
December 31, 2024
It looks like this application would be very helpful. However, I am completely over the trend of having to subscribe to every app on the planet that I would enjoy using. Plus this app has both locked features AND annoying ads. I realize everyone needs to get paid for their efforts; I can appreciate that. But giving me a choice between being bullied into a subscription, or being tortured with ads for absolutely meaningless and mindless phone games is not a way to win me over as a customer
9 people found this review helpful
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MeteoLab
January 2, 2025
Hi. Sorry for inconvenience caused by the 3rd party ads in the free version. We check the ads algorithms regularly, trying to make them not annoying but yet useful and profitable for us. Please note that our subscription provides totally ad-free experience. Hopefully, you'll find the app to be useful no matter which app version you choose to use.
Tiki Trader
October 15, 2023
Finally broke down and paid for a month of premium. Yes, it is so much better. So happy for that since the app pretty much sucks for free. I was getting tired of it. However, 2 days after paying, now there is a new update and now the maps have changed and I simply can't see the street view of my location. Haizzzzzz😑..... Only way to actually see where I am is by turning on location app. Also, settings to update map every 5 minutes, but is does not....
12 people found this review helpful
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MeteoLab
August 25, 2022
Hi! Sorry for any issues. RainViewer is based on processing the weather radars data in your region. To make sure the app works properly for your area, please verify whether your region is covered by the radar (Settings - Coverage) and whether the radar in your area works fine today (Single Radar mode. Tapping the radar provides more info). Regards
Jim Egan
May 16, 2022
Another Update: paid for the upgrade for this which was a mistake. Currently showing drizzle but its clear as a bell outside. No other radar showing rain in bone dry Texas. I've been doing weather for 40 years (forecast for a private group of hundreds). This app is repeatedly wrong with current conditions and it's radar "picture". Amazingly poor example of a "pro" upgraded app. How it can be wrong in a major population center is mind boggling. Avoid!
43 people found this review helpful
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MeteoLab
May 19, 2022
Hi! Thanks so much for trying our app. We care about our project and its quality, we really do. Jim, we'd be much grateful for some help. Having a meteorological background, your detailed remarks on our functionality would be of great value. Please redirect your notices to either twitter DM (@RainViewer) or e-mail (support@rainviewer.com). Best

What’s new

• Bug fixes and performance improvements.