Best Hike Forecast alternatives: apps like Hike Forecast

Whether you want more options like Hike Forecast or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Hike Forecast

Hiker’s Weather by Hike Intel, LLC

Mountain & trailhead forecasts

Editor's Choice

5.0(4 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This app helps you find the best hiking days by analyzing weather conditions and your preferences. It includes a safety algorithm and a view forecast to ensure you have a great and safe experience on the trail.

TideCheck by Eric Paolo Smith

Tide times, charts & alerts

Strong Contender

0.0(0 ratings)

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Mountain weather: PeakWeather by Piotr Knapczyk

Hiking & Climbing Forecast

Worth Considering

Wave Chicken Surf Forecast

5.0(28 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Get detailed mountain weather forecasts broken down by elevation. Plan your hikes and climbs with confidence, knowing temperature, wind, and visibility changes as you ascend. Discover optimal days for adventures and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views.

More apps like Hike Forecast

10 day surf & wind forecasts

10-day surf forecastsWind forecastsTide forecasts

Get free 10-day surf, wind, and tide forecasts for surf spots worldwide. Access detailed information for over 176 countries.

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Climate, Forecast & Travel

Historical Weather

Historical weather data (60-130 years)Present weather conditions10-day and 72-hour forecasts

Access detailed historical weather data, current conditions, and future forecasts for locations worldwide. Analyze climate trends, average temperatures, and rainfall patterns to inform decisions like gardening or travel planning.

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freemium

Weather Strip

See the whole forecast

Comprehensive weather timelineExtreme weather warningsMinute-by-minute precipitation forecasts

This app provides a comprehensive, easy-to-understand timeline of forecasted weather phenomena, including clouds, precipitation, and extreme weather warnings. It offers minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts, air quality predictions, and even the chance of rainbows. Request forecasts for any location globally and enjoy a privacy-focused experience with no ads or tracking.

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subscription

Utah Avalanche Center (UAC)

"Keeping You on Top"

Daily avalanche forecasts for 7 Utah regionsField observations and avalanche reportsRoad cameras and travel restriction updates

This free app provides essential avalanche, weather, and road information for backcountry planning in Utah. It offers daily forecasts, field observations, road cameras, and critical mountain weather data to aid safe decision-making. Features include an inclinometer and the ability to share slope photos with embedded location data.

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Severe Weather Forecast, Radar

StormNet

NEXRAD Super-Res Radar14-day severe weather forecastsLightning, hail, wind, tornado risk prediction

This app provides highly accurate severe weather forecasts using advanced radar and real-time data analysis. It predicts risks for lightning, hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes up to 14 days in advance.

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Mountain Forecasts & Weather

Mountain-Forecast.com

Free 6-day forecastsWeather at multiple elevationsHour-by-hour weather detail

Provides detailed weather forecasts for over 11,000 mountain summits globally. Offers hourly and long-range predictions, multi-elevation weather data, and offline map access for planning outdoor adventures.

free with in-app purchases

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wXL23

Advanced US weather app

NWS data for US locationsLevel 3 Nexrad radar viewerOptimized text product viewer

An advanced, open-source weather application focused on US weather data, optimized for storm chasers and meteorologists. It provides detailed NWS data, including radar, model outputs, and specialized products, with a focus on information depth over flashy graphics.

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