RainAware
ActiveOverview
RainAware provides hyperlocal precipitation timing forecasts using a Rain Clock that estimates when rain will start and end at the user's location up to 3 hours ahead, based on radar extrapolation and observations. It targets users needing precise short-term rain alerts for outdoor activities, with features like push notifications, radar maps, and graphs for temperature, wind, and cloud cover. The app distinguishes itself through observation-based timing rather than probabilistic predictions, updating minute-by-minute.1235
Key Features
- Rain Clock - Graphical display of precipitation timing and intensity up to 3 hours ahead at user's location.
- Notifications - Push alerts for rain start/stop, severe weather, with customizable duration, proximity, and frequency.
- Radar and Satellite Imagery - Interactive maps with radar, satellite, 1-hour precip, lightning, storm reports, and warnings.
- Interactive Graphs - Visuals for temperature, wind speed, cloud cover, precip amount and type over 36 hours.
- Current Conditions Ticker - Cycles through nearest weather observations, lightning, precip, and storm reports.
- Forecast Clock - Shows next 8 days in 12-hour periods with sunrise, sunset, and moon phase.
- Drawing Tool - Paint drawings or text on maps for annotation and sharing.
- Surface Observations - Plots stations, ships, buoys with temperature, humidity, wind, water temp, and wave height.
- RainPro Tool (subscription) - Interactive tool to refine precipitation motion for precise timings.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Free | Rain Clock, notifications, basic radar/satellite, graphs, ticker. |
| Subscription | In-app purchase (monthly/annual) | Full map access, RainPro tool, national radar, storm cells, advanced imagery, cross-platform sync. |
| Annual Subscription | Annual fee | All subscription features plus complimentary macOS access. |
Platforms & Requirements
Available on iOS, Android, macOS, and web via rainaware.com. Supports cross-platform syncing for subscribers on mobile and desktop. No specific minimum requirements listed; uses GPS for location on mobile devices.27
Integrations & Ecosystem
- Cross-platform sync (iOS, Android, macOS)
- GPS location services
- Push notifications
- In-app subscriptions
- Site lists for airports, stadiums, golf courses
- Share map drawings
- National radar merge (HI, AK, PR)
Alternatives
| App | Difference |
|---|---|
| Weather Underground | Offers broader forecasts and historical data but less focus on minute-by-minute rain timing. |
| Dark Sky (now Apple Weather) | Provides hyperlocal precipitation with minute forecasts but integrated into iOS without standalone apps. |
| Carrot Weather | Emphasizes personality-driven forecasts and radar but lacks dedicated Rain Clock visualization. |
| Flowx | Focuses on customizable weather maps and models but not specialized precipitation countdowns. |
Reputation
RainAware is recognized as an original hyperlocal rain timing app since 2012, praised for its accurate Rain Clock and observation-based forecasts that outperform vague probabilities. Users appreciate customizable alerts and detailed radar tools for planning outdoor activities. Some note limitations in the free version, with premium subscriptions required for full maps and advanced features.125
Sources (8)
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rainaware.rainaware
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rainaware/id503757271
- https://www.rainaware.com/rainaware-user-guide.html
- https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/rainaware/id503757271
- https://www.rainaware.com
- https://rainaware-weather-timer.en.softonic.com/android
- https://www.rainaware.com/quick_start.html
- https://mwm.ai/apps/id/503757271