Yr
ActiveOverview
Yr.no is a weather service providing forecasts, now-casts, and environmental data primarily focused on Norway, the Arctic, and Nordic countries, with global coverage where data is available. It offers hourly visualizations, long-term forecasts, and alerts like 90-minute rainfall predictions, produced jointly by NRK and the Norwegian Meteorological Institute to support life, property, and user preparation for weather conditions.12
Key Features
- Hourly Animated Forecast - Scroll through an animated sky visualization showing hourly weather changes and key details.12
- 90-Minute Now-cast - Alerts for rainfall expected within the next 90 minutes.12
- Long-term Forecast - Day-by-day and hour-by-hour details viewable in graphs.12
- Around You Overview - Local air pollution, pollen, UV, weather observations, and webcams.12
- Global Location Search - Weather forecasts for locations worldwide, with limited content outside Norway where data is unavailable.2
- Saved Places Sync - Name and sync favorite locations across devices with NRK login.3
- Sea Temperature Submission - Logged-in users can submit sea temperatures to update forecasts.3
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Full access to forecasts, now-casts, visualizations, and alerts without login; optional login for personalization. |
Platforms & Requirements
Available as native apps on iOS (iPhone/iPad, 141.6 MB) and Android (including Wear OS with streamlined features), plus web at yr.no. iOS and Android support full features like animated forecasts and location-based data; web allows login for saved places. Locations outside Norway have limited content if data unavailable; no minimum requirements specified beyond standard device capabilities.123
Integrations & Ecosystem
- NRK profile login for personalization
- Locationforecast API for developers
- Homey app integration for weather data
- Akamai for geolocation caching
- Wear OS for essential forecasts
Alternatives
| App | Difference |
|---|---|
| AccuWeather | Commercial service with global ad-supported forecasts, less focus on Nordic visualization. |
| Weather.com | Broader international coverage with ads, lacks Yr's animated hourly sky and now-cast emphasis. |
| Ventusky | Interactive wind/precipitation maps globally, but not Norway-specific meteorological institute backed. |
| SMHI | Swedish meteorological service similar to Yr, but regionally limited to Sweden. |
Reputation
Yr is regarded as one of the most popular weather services worldwide, with millions of daily users, praised for accurate forecasts from the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and innovative animated visualizations.12 Users appreciate the focus on Norway and Nordics, now-cast alerts, and free access. Criticisms include limited detailed content for non-Norwegian locations.2
Sources (6)
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/yr-no/id490989206
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=no.nrk.yr&hl=en_US
- https://hjelp.yr.no/hc/en-us/articles/19490052760092-Make-Yr-more-personal-log-on
- https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-weather-from-yr-no/66896
- https://hjelp.yr.no/hc/en-us/articles/360003337614-Privacy-policy
- https://developer.yr.no