Met Office Weather Forecast

The Met Office Weather app provides the most reliable and accurate weather information across the UK. Offering detailed hourly and daily forecasts, it covers everything from rain, wind, and temperature to UV index, pollen levels, and air pollution. Whether a quick update or a full 7-day outlook is needed, users can confidently plan their day with information tailored to their local area.

Accurate Forecasts

The app delivers precise weather predictions for 1 hour to 7 days ahead for selected locations. Forecast details include:

- Probability of rain or snow

- Actual and “feels like” temperature

- Wind speed, direction, and gusts

- Visibility, humidity, and UV index

- Regional pollen forecasts (March–September)

- Air pollution levels

- Sunrise and sunset times

Interactive Weather Maps

Users can monitor changing conditions with interactive maps, including rainfall radar, UK surface pressure charts, and severe weather warnings. The app tracks the last 6 hours of rainfall, providing real-time insights for planning outdoor activities or travel.

Real-Time Alerts

Stay informed with instant notifications for UK National Severe Weather Warnings. Alerts cover:

- Snow

- Thunderstorms

- Strong winds

- Ice

- Fog

These notifications help ensure safety and preparedness during extreme weather events.

Expert Video Forecasts

The app features video updates from Met Office experts, offering clear, professional insights into upcoming weather patterns and notable changes.

Additional Features

The Met Office app also provides:

- Air pollution forecasts for informed health decisions

- Pollen notifications during spring and summer

- Sunrise and sunset timings

A premium ad-free version available for £7.99/year

FAQs

Q1: What types of forecasts does the Met Office app provide?

The app offers hourly and daily forecasts, including rain, temperature, wind, UV index, air pollution, and pollen levels for your chosen locations.

Q2: Can I receive warnings for severe weather?

Yes, the app provides instant notifications for UK National Severe Weather Warnings, including snow, thunderstorms, strong winds, ice, and fog.

Q3: Are there interactive weather maps in the app?

Yes, users can access rainfall radar, last 6 hours of rain, UK surface pressure charts, and severe weather maps to track changing conditions.

Q4: Does the app include any additional features?

It includes sunrise and sunset times, pollen forecasts, air pollution information, and expert video forecasts for daily updates.

Q5: Can I use the app without location tracking?

Yes, location tracking can be disabled, and users can manually search for locations to receive accurate forecasts.

Version History

v2.38.1—20 Mar, 2024

New data added to beach forecast pages showing whether the wind is blowing onshore, offshore or along the shoreline.

This update also includes other bug fixes and improvements

v2.37.2—20 Feb, 2024

Fix included for the app showing no data for some users

v2.37.1—16 Feb, 2024

Detailed safety advice for sea conditions added to beach forecast locations, improvements to widgets in landscape mode, rainfall map fix for last six hours showing the wrong data, and other bug fixes and improvements.