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Get real-time weather data directly from airport sensors, offering precise measurements instead of model estimates. View current conditions, forecasts, and aviation-inspired color codes for clarity. Know exactly what's happening with the weather, no guesswork involved.
✓Live airport sensor readings
✓Precise weather measurements
✓Hourly and 7-day forecasts
✓Aviation color-coded conditions
✓Compass-guided wind arrow
✓Multiple location saving
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What's New in Fat Tail Weather
1.0.5
August 24, 2026
Fat Tail 1.0.5: • Search by city. Start typing and pick from the list, no ZIP required. Works for 31,000 US places, including the small ones every other app forgets. It's all on your phone, so it's instant and nothing you type leaves the device. • ZIP codes still work exactly as before. • A cleaner search field, and it clears itself when you're done. Still free. No accounts, no ads, no tracking.
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What makes Fat Tail Weather different from other weather apps?
Fat Tail Weather provides real measurements from airport sensors, unlike most apps that show interpolated model estimates. This offers more accurate and up-to-date information on temperature, wind, visibility, and more.
Does Fat Tail Weather have ads?
No, Fat Tail Weather is completely ad-free. The app emphasizes a clean user experience without advertisements or tracking.
What weather data does Fat Tail Weather provide?
It offers real-time measurements for temperature, feels-like temperature, humidity, dew point, wind speed and gusts, visibility, pressure, and cloud layers, all from airport sensors.
How often is the data updated in Fat Tail Weather?
The data from airport sensors is updated the moment conditions change, providing the most current weather information available, not just on the hour.
Can I save multiple locations in Fat Tail Weather?
Yes, you can save up to 10 locations for quick, one-tap checks of weather conditions and forecasts.
What devices is Fat Tail Weather available on?
Currently, Fat Tail Weather is supported on iPhone devices.
Is Fat Tail Weather suitable for children?
Yes, Fat Tail Weather has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users interested in weather information.
How does Fat Tail Weather handle forecasts?
Forecasts are powered by NOAA's National Blend of Models, providing hourly and 7-day outlooks for rain, snow, and storm chances, with peak hours clearly indicated.