Foreca

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Overview

Foreca is a weather service providing forecasts, radar maps, observations, and alerts for locations worldwide. It targets general users and developers via apps and API, emphasizing forecast accuracy from multiple models and official station data.¹²⁷

Key Features

Forecast Accuracy - Ranked highly for rain and general forecasts, especially in Europe, using multiple models and observations.¹
Interactive Radar - Radar with forecast for next hours, precipitation by minute, satellite images, and cloudiness maps.¹⁴
Customizable Views - Select and hide weather parameters, adjust interface and map animations.¹⁴
Weather Warnings - Governmental and severe weather alerts in GeoJSON format.¹⁵
Air Quality Index - AQI forecasts for next three days with pollutant details, global coverage.⁵
Pollen Forecasts - Predictions for allergenic species using models and real-time data, available in Europe.⁵
Weather History - Past conditions with daily summaries and hourly observations by coordinates.⁵
Nowcasting - Hyper-local current conditions for rain, temperature, cloudiness without nearby stations.²

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Core forecasts, radar, warnings, pollen, AQI, customizable views; all premium features available without subscription.¹
Stratus API	Paid (contact for details)	Point forecasts, weather maps, Air Quality API.⁶
Custom API	Paid (add-ons)	Warning API, Marine API, Pollen, History, Climate Data, etc., depending on package.⁶

Platforms & Requirements

Android and iOS apps with widgets, themes, and global location search; web access via foreca.com for forecasts and maps. API available for developers with global point forecasts and maps. No minimum requirements specified beyond standard mobile OS compatibility.¹⁷

Integrations & Ecosystem

Weather API for point forecasts and maps
History API for past data
Severe Weather Alerts API
Air Quality API
Pollen API (Europe)
Climate Data API
Marine API
Agriculture API add-on

Alternatives

App	Difference
AccuWeather	Focuses on minute-by-minute precipitation but less emphasis on customizable parameters and free premium radar.¹
Weather Underground	Strong on personal weather stations; Foreca prioritizes official SYNOP/METAR data and nowcasting.²
Dark Sky (acquired by Apple)	Hyper-local nowcasting similar, but Foreca offers broader API features like pollen and AQI globally.²⁵
OpenWeatherMap	Free tier API competitor; Foreca claims superior rain forecast accuracy especially in Europe.¹³

Reputation

Foreca is recognized for high forecast accuracy in rain and general weather, particularly in Europe, based on third-party verifications against official stations. Users appreciate the clean, customizable interface and free access to premium features like radar forecasts and notifications. Some claims of top global accuracy are noted, though performance varies by region.¹⁴

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