# Goose Weather — Weather Made Simple

> Weather Made Simple (iPhone/iPad app by Andrew Evans.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goose-weather/id6751202546 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andrew Evans](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828101938)
- Category: Weather
- Price: Free (on sale, was $2.99)
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-27
- Data updated: 2026-05-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goose-weather/id6751202546/reviews.md

## What is Goose Weather?

KEY FEATURES

Real-Time Current Conditions
Get instant access to current temperature, conditions, humidity, wind speed and direction with automatic location detection or manual search.

Detailed Hourly Forecasts
Plan your day with precision using hourly forecasts showing temperature, conditions, precipitation chances, and comprehensive wind information.

Extended 7-Day Forecasts
Plan ahead with confidence using the extended daily forecasts, complete with expandable details showing precipitation, wind patterns, and comprehensive weather descriptions.

Interactive Weather Radar
Monitor approaching weather systems with our integrated radar maps, featuring refresh capabilities to track real-time conditions.

Smart Location Services
Automatic GPS detection or manual location search with full state abbreviation support and location history for your frequently checked areas.

Privacy First
Your location data stays private with transparent usage policies and secure data handling practices.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.1.1 — 2026-01-08

Location search screen now follows automatic day/night theme with smooth color transitions

### 5.1.0 — 2026-01-07

Automatic Day/Night Theme

- App automatically switches between day and night color schemes based on actual sunrise/sunset times
- Smooth animated transitions between themes
- Beautiful dark blue night mode for comfortable viewing

Enhanced Weather Icons & Conditions

- Night-aware weather icons (moon replaces sun icons at night)
- Improved weather condition descriptions for night periods
- Better drizzle and precipitation icons
- More accurate weather representation for all conditions

Weekly Weather Improvements

- Visual distinction for day vs. night periods in weekly forecast
- Night periods display with darker styling
- Enhanced card design with better borders and spacing
- More intuitive expanded/collapsed forecast details

Smarter Background Refresh

- Non-blocking background weather updates
- Subtle refresh indicator that doesn't interrupt viewing
- Faster, smoother refresh experience
- Improved loading states across all screens

Performance Enhancements

- Optimized weather data loading
- Better caching for faster app startup
- Reduced unnecessary re-renders
- Improved overall app responsiveness

UI Polish

- Better visual consistency across screens
- Enhanced error handling displays
- Improved spacing and typography
  - Smoother animations throughout

Bug Fixes

- Fixed current weather loading indicator issues
- Resolved issue with cache usage
- Improved error recovery

### 5 — 2026-01-01

- Performance Improvements: Significantly improved app load time
- Bug Fixes: Fixed performance issues with loading and cache usage
- Bug Fixes: Fixed bug with refresh from cache
- UI Improvements: Fixed date tap issue and modified loading indicator on current weather screen

### 3 — 2025-12-04

Performance Improvements
- Faster Current Weather Loading: Implemented phased data loading - current weather now displays immediately while extended forecast loads in the background
- Optimized Data Fetching: Changed from parallel to sequential loading, allowing the main weather screen to appear significantly faster
- Improved UI Responsiveness: Removed unnecessary loading states that were blocking the display of available weather data

Bug Fixes
- Fixed Date Tap Issue: Resolved an issue in the weekly weather view where tapping on dates wasn't working correctly
- Weather Condition Display: Updated current weather to show accurate day/night weather conditions and icons based on actual time of day

### 2.0 — 2025-09-24

Goose Weather App Version 2.0 Upgrades

Weather Display Enhancements:
- Enhanced data formatting for improved readability and user experience
- Better visual hierarchy with consistent iconography (water droplet icons for precipitation)
- Improved layout proportions and text spacing across weather components
- Added comprehensive wind information (speed and direction) for both hourly and daily forecasts

Weather Data Source Improvements
- NWS Integration: Daily and hourly weather now primarily retrieved from National Weather Service (NWS) API for US locations
- Intelligent Fallback: WeatherAPI.com serves as backup for NWS failures and primary source for international locations
- Enhanced Accuracy: US users receive official government weather forecasts with improved reliability

Day/Night Forecast Upgrades
- Separate day and night forecast periods instead of combined entries
- Better granular tracking of day vs. night weather conditions
- Improved forecast structure with enhanced period type identification
- More accurate time-based weather representations

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## More apps by Andrew Evans

- [Harvey Reminders](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harvey-reminders/id6754178636)

All apps by Andrew Evans: https://appshunter.io/developer/1828101938

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