33
2024-04-05
1) New 7-Day Tide Map Forecast - under the 'Sea' menu, we have added a comprehensive worldwide tide forecast. It leverages the state-of-the-art American STOFS model, providing high-resolution and highly accurate tide data globally.
2) New 7-Day Tide and Surge Map Forecast - monitor the impact of storms and tropical cyclones on sea levels. This feature is designed to keep you informed and safe from rising sea levels.
3) New 7-Day Tidal Currents Map Forecast
4) Improved Webcam Viewer: Enhanced with a new play feature for a smoother viewing experience
5) Bug Fixes
32
2024-03-08
Exciting update! Our widget collection has expanded with some great additions. Now, you can effortlessly access webcams and delve into detailed weather forecasts right from your home screen. Plus, we're thrilled to introduce our new lock screen widgets, bringing essential information to your fingertips even faster.
31.0.1
2024-02-01
The update incorporates enhancements to various indicators, reflecting the valuable feedback we have received from you.
1) Included pressure data in both hourly and daily graphs
2) Provided wave information in hourly graphs
3) Added wind direction information to hourly graphs
4) Bug fixes and minor improvements
29.0.1
2023-11-06
We're thrilled to announce a minor but meaningful update to our app's interface. With subtle changes, we've enhanced experience, making things clearer and design nicer.
1) New graphical interface
2) Bug fixes and minor improvements
29
2023-11-01
We're thrilled to announce a minor but meaningful update to our app's interface. With subtle changes, we've enhanced experience, making things clearer and design nicer.
1) New graphical interface
2) Bug fixes and minor improvements
28
2023-10-06
A major update is here. Ventusky can now send notifications with extensive customization options.
- Notifications with weather forecasts, precipitation probabilities, wind or lightning alerts
- Increased resolution of European radar
- Option to set 12 or 24 hour time format
- Bug fixes and minor improvements
27.1
2023-08-04
Webcam map - you can display the positions of more than 20 000 webcams around the world directly on the map
Improved display of cities on maps
Bug fixes
27
2023-07-28
New map tiles for the highest zoom (in retina resolution).
Improved display of cities on maps
Bug fixes
26
2023-07-08
Radar now includes real-time lightning detection. You can easily see where the lightning has struck. The lightning detection coverage is worldwide with the greatest accuracy in North America and Europe.
25.3
2023-06-03
- Great news for all sailors and fishermen in Northern Europe. We have just added a very high resolution (4km) wave model called WAVEWATCH (NO) covering Scandinavia and the surrounding area. This model is important for overall security on the sea. This model is provided to us by Norwegian Meteorological Institute (MET.no).
- Bug fixes and small improvements
25.2
2023-05-21
- Great news for all sailors and fishermen in Northern Europe. We have just added a very high resolution (4km) wave model called WAVEWATCH (NO) covering Scandinavia and the surrounding area. This model is important for overall security on the sea. This model is provided to us by Norwegian Meteorological Institute (MET.no).
- Bug fixes and small improvements
25.1.1
2023-05-01
- We have added a new high resolution model MEPS for Scandinavia and Northern Europe. It is crucial in this very rough terrain with fjords to follow high resolution model. Model has resolution 2.5 km and it is updated every 3 hours. This model is provided to us by Norwegian Meteorological Institute (MET.no).
- Bug fixes
25.1
2023-04-12
- We have added a new high resolution model MEPS for Scandinavia and Northern Europe. It is crucial in this very rough terrain with fjords to follow high resolution model. Model has resolution 2.5 km and it is updated every 3 hours. This model is provided to us by Norwegian Meteorological Institute (MET.no).
- Bug fixes
25
2023-03-22
- New option for Automatic model configuration. Now you can choose what models do you prefer and should be used for the forecast map. You no longer have to constantly switch between models, but you can use the configuration that suits you best.
- More weather layers from high resolution UKMO-UK model (model covers United Kingdom)
24.0.1
2023-02-06
- Displaying snow and lightning strikes on the radar layer. Current lightning strikes are updated every 10 minutes including prediction. Snow information is determined based on the model predictions.
- Significantly improved location list. Location name can be edited. You can view a summary forecast for all locations in the list page.
- Bug fixes
22
2022-10-02
1) Precipitation probability forecast. The probabilistic forecast is based on 40 outputs of the ICON model. Each of the outputs is run with slightly different initial conditions. The effect of these changes on precipitation amount is investigated. For example, with a probability of 100%, rain is certain. On the contrary, with a probability of 0 % there is no risk of rain.
2) Design improvements
3) Bug fixes
21
2022-08-31
1) We have changed the payment model for the application to a freemium (with a yearly subscription). However, all functions will remain available forever to all users who have purchased and supported the application before this change. If you have trouble to access the content of the application, contact us at info@ventusky.com.
2) All searched and saved cities are displayed on the map
3) Bug fixes
20.0.1
2022-06-11
1) Radar forecast for several hours is here! We combine data from the world's best models with the highest resolution to offer the most accurate radar forecast on the market.
2) Showers on the British Isles and Ireland can change very quickly. Thus we have added a special regional model UKMO UK with a resolution of 2 km and rapid updates every hour. Radar forecast from this model is now available.
3) Bug fixes
20
2022-06-05
1) Radar forecast for several hours is here! We combine data from the world's best models with the highest resolution to offer the most accurate radar forecast on the market.
2) Showers on the British Isles and Ireland can change very quickly. Thus we have added a special regional model UKMO UK with a resolution of 2 km and rapid updates every hour. Radar forecast from this model is now available.
3) You can now display wind gusts in the widget.
4) Bug fixes
19
2022-05-05
- New ECMWF model. There are available basic layers from this model (temperature, wind, precipitation, or pressure). It will come in handy during the comparison of forecasts from different models (mainly ICON and GFS)
- New AROME model. This model has one of the highest resolution for this region (2.5 km). It covers the whole of France, Belgium, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Andorra and partly neighboring countries.
- Bug fixes
18
2022-03-18
Stunning and smooth animations are now available. The transitions between each forecast times are fast and smooth. We are interpolating all values between forecast times with our state-of-the-art 3D technology. The changes and development of the weather is now much better visible.
We have also added a new climate layer "Precipitation Monthly Anomaly". It shows precipitation anomaly from the long-term average for a period from the first day of the month to a user selected day of the month.
17.1
2022-01-03
1) Improved weather fronts forecast
2) More cities labelled on the map
3) Bug fixes and small improvements
16.1.2
2021-10-10
- Model GEM - available again in the app with increased resolution (from 22 km to 15 km)
- Bug fixes
16.1.1
2021-10-03
- Model Switcher - you can now easily change the model directly on the main screen. More than 10 numerical weather models are available. You can activate the Model Switcher in the Settings section
- Hurricane and Typhoon tracker - the expected trajectory of tropical cyclones is now displayed on the map (white cone)
- Bug fixes
16.1
2021-09-28
- Model Switcher - you can now easily change the model directly on the main screen. More than 10 numerical weather models are available. You can activate the Model Switcher in the Settings section
- Hurricane and Typhoon tracker - the expected trajectory of tropical cyclones is now displayed on the map (white cone)
- Bug fixes
14.0.2
2020-12-09
- We have started to label all the pressure lows (as L) and highs (as H) arround the world. You can easily see where the center of the pressure system is located.
- Bug fixes
14.0.1
2020-12-03
- We have started to label all the pressure lows (as L) and highs (as H) arround the world. You can easily see where the center of the pressure system is located.
- Bug fixes
14.0
2020-11-25
We have started to label all the pressure lows (as L) and highs (as H) arround the world. You can easily see where the center of the pressure system is located.
13.0.1
2020-10-20
Amazing new widgets - we have created three new widgets with daily or hourly forecast (for iOS 14 or higher).
Bug fixes
13.0
2020-10-09
Amazing new widgets - we have created three new widgets with daily or hourly forecast (for iOS 14 or higher).
Bug fixes
12.2
2020-08-31
Bug fixes
Weather map interpolation improvements
More cities on the map
12.1
2020-05-27
We have started to display satellite images for Europe and Africa! Images are downloaded from two satellites named as Meteosat 8 and 11 (source Eumetsat). Views of the Earth from space are so beautiful.
12.0
2020-05-11
Ventusky newly displays satellite images of America, Australia and Asia! We download data from three geostationary satellites - GOES16, GOES17 and Himawari. Images are available in high resolution in real time. Please note that Europe and Africa is not covered in this first version.
11.1
2020-03-12
New major update is here!
- Ventusky now displays detailed information about air quality! Thanks to the cooperation with the Finnish Meteorological Institute, you can now view forecast of all major air pollutants (NO2, SO2, PM10, PM2.5, O3, dust or CO).
- You can finally tap on the map to display detailed weather forecast for any location on the world.
- Bug fixes
11
2020-03-02
New major update is here!
- Ventusky now displays detailed information about air quality! Thanks to the cooperation with the Finnish Meteorological Institute, you can now view forecast of all major air pollutants (NO2, SO2, PM10, PM2.5, O3, dust or CO).
- You can finally tap on the map to display detailed weather forecast for any location on the world.
- Bug fixes
10.1
2020-02-10
Latitude-longitude grid
We have added professional grid showing GPS coordinates. This grid is extremely useful. Now you can easily navigate at sea, on an airplane or during your trip to nature.
10.0.1
2020-01-28
3D Globe is here!
Weather map is now displayed in 3D. You can see all weather layers on mesmerizing 3D Globe. This is a huge step for our app. Now you can watch weather maps without a distortion. For example, weather around the North Pole is clearly visible. Enjoy the most advanced weather app so far.
More features:
- New layer that shows new snow cover. You can easily see how much snow will fall in the upcoming days.
- Bug fixes
10
2020-01-24
3D Globe is here!
Weather map is now displayed in 3D. You can see all weather layers on mesmerizing 3D Globe. This is a huge step for our app. Now you can watch weather maps without a distortion. For example, weather around the North Pole is clearly visible. Enjoy the most advanced weather app so far.
More features:
- New layer that shows new snow cover. You can easily see how much snow will fall in the upcoming days.
- Bug fixes
9.1
2019-11-11
- Faster data loading
- New Help section
- Bug fixes
9.0
2019-10-29
New version is here with beautiful new maps!
- New map tiles (finally include roads, mountains and urban areas)
- Map tiles are saved as a vector graphics - they are sharp on all devices
- New model for USA called NBM (National Blend of Models - forecast is based on a blend of several numerical weather predictions)
- Dark mode support
- Bug fixes
8.3
2019-07-30
- Several UX improvements (zooming map with double tap, changing time with just a tap etc.)
- Performance improvements
- Bug fixes
8.2
2019-05-21
- We have updated our map tiles. Our significantly improved labeling algorithm now puts more cities on the map. Thus, navigation is easier and maps looks better.
- Bug fixes
8.1.1
2017-09-12
- Perceived temperature
- Air Quality reports from stations around the world
- Bug fixes