Global forecasts, every hour of the day

WeatherNext 3 AI Weather Forecasting

Our most advanced global weather AI model yet. Explore faster, higher-resolution forecasts built from satellite data for smarter, better-informed decisions.

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Forecasts every hour
Direct satellite inputs
5 km local variables
Built for real decisions
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Explore Weather with WeatherNext 3

Ask about a location, select the variables that matter, and move into a weather-focused AI experience for planning and analysis.

AI ModelWeatherNext 3
HourlySatellite
Variables
Forecast cadence
Time horizon
Global WeatherNext forecast visualization
LIVE FORECAST LAYERGlobal surface variables

Hourly · high resolution · satellite-driven

FORECAST WORKFLOW

Live, Local, Actionable Data

Combine a location, weather variable, time horizon, and decision context to focus your exploration.

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Forecast starting points

WeatherNext 3 Forecast Examples

Explore the kinds of hourly, local, and industry-focused weather questions WeatherNext 3 is designed to support.

Berlin, Germany

Hourly precipitation

Rain bands · next 24 hours

Tokyo, Japan

Surface temperature

5 km resolution · hourly

North Sea

Wind generation

Wind speed · energy planning

Rocky Mountains

Snow conditions

Fast-changing conditions

California, USA

Solar production

Radiation and cloud cover

Atlantic Ocean

Tropical systems

Global forecast layers

Live, local, actionable

Key Capabilities of WeatherNext 3

Better reach, speed, and detail for decisions that depend on the weather.

Forecast Every Hour

Track fast-changing rain and snow with forecasts generated every hour of every day.

Direct Satellite Data

WeatherNext 3 draws directly from raw satellite imagery to expand reach and detail.

Higher Local Resolution

Predict targeted temperature and humidity at 5 km and other surface variables at 10 km.

Global Surface Variables

Explore precipitation, temperature, humidity, wind, radiation, and cloud cover.

Industry Applications

Support renewable-energy planning and weather-sensitive operations with relevant variables.

Operational Access

Use high-resolution forecasts without setting up and operating a forecasting model yourself.

Four-step workflow

How to Explore WeatherNext 3

Move from a place and a weather question to focused forecast intelligence.

01

Choose a Location

Enter a city, region, or operational area you want to understand.

02

Select Variables

Choose precipitation, temperature, humidity, wind, radiation, or cloud cover.

03

Describe Your Decision

Add the question, timing, and context that matter to your planning.

04

Explore the Forecast

Generate a weather-focused conversation and examine the conditions that matter.

EXAMPLE QUESTION

How could hourly wind and cloud-cover forecasts affect renewable energy operations in this region tomorrow?

Choose the right path

Which Forecast Workflow Should You Use?

Start with the information you have and the decision you need to make.

WorkflowWhat you provideGood for
Local ForecastA place, variables, and time rangeHourly rain, snow, temperature, humidity, and wind
Operational PlanningA location and business decisionEnergy, logistics, agriculture, and weather-sensitive operations
Forecast AnalysisVariables, region, and comparison goalResearch and historical or operational data exploration
Real-world decisions

WeatherNext 3 Use Cases

Bring frequent, detailed weather information into the decisions people and organizations make every day.

Energy teams

Renewable Energy

Plan wind and solar operations using wind, radiation, and cloud-cover forecasts.

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People and cities

Local Planning

Understand hourly temperature, humidity, rain, and snow conditions for a specific place.

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Operations teams

Logistics

Bring weather context into route, staffing, and time-sensitive operational decisions.

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Agriculture teams

Agriculture

Follow local precipitation, heat, humidity, and wind variables that affect field work.

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Risk teams

Extreme Weather

Explore changing forecast layers and tropical cyclone context alongside official guidance.

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Researchers

Research

Compare high-resolution operational and historical forecasts for analysis and experimentation.

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Hurricane forecast visualization
WEATHERNEXT IN ACTION

Supporting better hurricane prediction

See how WeatherNext helped the National Hurricane Center better predict Hurricane Melissa’s historic landfall in Jamaica.

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Operational access

Choose a WeatherNext 3 Access Path

Access high-resolution operational and historical forecasts without setting up the model yourself.

Research Data

Explore published WeatherNext research datasets and compare forecast behavior over time.

Forecast Layers

Inspect precipitation, wind, temperature, humidity, radiation, and cloud-cover layers.

Weather Lab

Use an experimental environment to explore tropical systems and compare model outputs.

Local Scenarios

Frame a place, time horizon, and weather question for a focused exploration.

Research-focused exploration paths Operational forecasts Historical forecasts High-resolution variables Decision support research
Frequently asked questions

WeatherNext 3 FAQ

Answers about WeatherNext 3 forecasts, resolution, variables, access, and applications.

What is WeatherNext 3?+

WeatherNext 3 is Google DeepMind’s most advanced global weather AI model. It generates forecasts every hour and delivers high-resolution local weather variables.

How often does WeatherNext 3 generate forecasts?+

It is the first global WeatherNext model designed to generate forecasts every hour of the day, every day of the year.

What data does the model use?+

WeatherNext 3 directly leverages raw satellite imagery, enabling frequent global forecasts and detailed local outputs.

What resolution does WeatherNext 3 provide?+

It predicts weather-station-targeted temperature and humidity at 5 km resolution and other surface variables such as wind at 10 km.

Which weather variables are supported?+

The published capabilities include precipitation, snow, temperature, humidity, wind, radiation, and cloud cover.

Can WeatherNext 3 support renewable energy?+

Yes. It forecasts variables relevant to wind and solar farms, including wind, radiation, and cloud cover.

What is Weather Lab?+

Weather Lab is an experimental research platform for exploring global forecast layers, tracking tropical cyclones, and comparing AI models with meteorological baselines.

Is this an official Google DeepMind website?+

No. weathernext3.lol is an independent third-party experience and is not operated by or affiliated with Google DeepMind.

FORECAST WITH MORE CONTEXT

Turn Weather Data Into Better Decisions

Start with a place, a weather variable, and the decision you need to make.

WeatherNext 3 — Hourly AI Weather Forecasts