- Time of past OR future Camino
- Frances 15,16,18
VdlP 23, Invierno 23, Fisterra 23
Weather is of course quite unpredictable and can catch us all out at times.
I tend to glance at a weather app whilst walking such as The Weather Channel.
One of those home screen widgets.
Handy to see what the weather will be like in the coming days, sunrise times etc etc.
I've always found it great for short term forecasts.
But for Planning?
Being the planning 'Nerd' that I am, I use them extensively when planning to walk a new route.
Particularly, I look at the 'historical' weather for a selected period, on a 'month' view, noting the temperatures and precipitation.
It helps to provide a 'fighting chance' at encountering our preferred walking conditions.
I noted recently though, that not many apps provide an easy/reliable view of historical weather.
One that I liked, is now a bit 'hit and miss' with loading the historical weather data.
It seems to for some locations, but not others, and then for some years but not others.
Here are some that I have used in the past or just found. Though I may have missed some features.
This is not bad for looking at weather history, but does not show precipitation (rain)
/en/es/santiago-de-compostela/307771/september-weather/307771
This used to be my 'go to' but maybe because it is so 'bloated' with adverts it's a bit hit and miss loading the data.
/history/monthly/es/o-pino/LEST/date/2023-9
This one is quite good for pinpoint stuff like mountain passes, but doesn't seem to show history.
www.yr.no
en/forecast/daily-table/2-3109642/Spain/Galicia/A%20Coru%C3%B1a/Santiago%20de%20Compostela
This one takes a more regional 'weather map. point of view. Not that useful.
www.aemet.es
/es/serviciosclimaticos/datosclimatologicos/valoresclimatologicos?k=gal
This one seems quite good but only goes back a year. Maybe there is a subscription option?
www.meteoblue.com
/en/weather/historyclimate/weatherarchive/collado-de-bentarte_spain_3128263?fcstlength=1m&year=2023&month=9
This one I've used to check the top of the mountain when leaving from St Jean. But doesn't seem to have history.
www.viewweather.com
/w1781825-weather-forecast-for-col_de_bentarte-spain_general_.html
So, what's your favourite weather app for 'planning'?
And have you found a good one for checking historical weather over a number of years?
I'm sure more by luck than judgement, last year I managed in a 60 day Camino to get about 3-4 hours of rain and no days above 25C. I wish I was as lucky in the Lottery!!
Planning is fun, though must not be taken too seriously so as to avoid disappointment
I tend to glance at a weather app whilst walking such as The Weather Channel.
One of those home screen widgets.
Handy to see what the weather will be like in the coming days, sunrise times etc etc.
I've always found it great for short term forecasts.
But for Planning?
Being the planning 'Nerd' that I am, I use them extensively when planning to walk a new route.
Particularly, I look at the 'historical' weather for a selected period, on a 'month' view, noting the temperatures and precipitation.
It helps to provide a 'fighting chance' at encountering our preferred walking conditions.
I noted recently though, that not many apps provide an easy/reliable view of historical weather.
One that I liked, is now a bit 'hit and miss' with loading the historical weather data.
It seems to for some locations, but not others, and then for some years but not others.
Here are some that I have used in the past or just found. Though I may have missed some features.
This is not bad for looking at weather history, but does not show precipitation (rain)
/en/es/santiago-de-compostela/307771/september-weather/307771
This used to be my 'go to' but maybe because it is so 'bloated' with adverts it's a bit hit and miss loading the data.
Local Weather Forecast, News and Conditions | Weather Underground
Weather Underground provides local & long-range weather forecasts, weather reports, maps & tropical weather conditions for locations worldwide
www.wunderground.com
This one is quite good for pinpoint stuff like mountain passes, but doesn't seem to show history.
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Værvarsel time for time, langtidsvarsel og nedbørkart fra NRK og Meteorologisk institutt.
www.yr.no
This one takes a more regional 'weather map. point of view. Not that useful.
Agencia Estatal de Meteorología - AEMET. Gobierno de España
Información meteorológica y climatológica, predicción, avisos, observación, anuncios, atención al público, divulgación e información de la Agencia
This one seems quite good but only goes back a year. Maybe there is a subscription option?
Weather Clifton - meteoblue
Today's and tonight's professional weather forecast for Clifton. Precipitation radar, HD satellite images, and current weather warnings, hourly temperature, chance of rain, and sunshine hours.
www.meteoblue.com
This one I've used to check the top of the mountain when leaving from St Jean. But doesn't seem to have history.
World weather forecast ⛅ www.ViewWeather.com - A new way to view weather
World weather forecast with all weather data such as: Temperature, Felt temperature, Atmospheric pressure, Relative humidity, Wind speed, Wind gusts, Isotherm, Precipitation, Cloud cover and Heat index - www.ViewWeather.com
So, what's your favourite weather app for 'planning'?
And have you found a good one for checking historical weather over a number of years?
I'm sure more by luck than judgement, last year I managed in a 60 day Camino to get about 3-4 hours of rain and no days above 25C. I wish I was as lucky in the Lottery!!
Planning is fun, though must not be taken too seriously so as to avoid disappointment
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