# Sunspot \| Good Weather Nearby — Plan the perfect road trip!

> Weather-based outdoor destination finder for road trips and local exploration. (iPhone/iPad app by Yuri Brigance.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunspot-good-weather-nearby/id1526413001 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yuri Brigance](https://appshunter.io/developer/329245400)
- Category: Travel, Weather
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.77/5 from 31 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-09-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunspot-good-weather-nearby/id1526413001/reviews.md

## What is Sunspot | Good Weather Nearby?

Planning a road trip? Want to avoid the rain? Sunspot helps you discover exciting local outdoor destinations within driving distance that match your desired weather and travel dates! 

Sunspot is a bulk weather search engine, combined with a points of interest database that helps you plan your outdoor activities. Whether you're going kayaking, fishing, camping, hiking, snowboarding, or just want to escape the rain - Sunspot's got your back!

Select your starting location, how far you're willing to travel, desired weather, trip dates, and type of destination - Sunspot will do the rest. 

Sunspot works in every country, and produces accurate weather forecasts up to 2 weeks in advance. Our database contains many points of interest, including but not limited to:
- Urban Areas: from bustling cities to charming small towns.
- Waterfront Destinations: beaches, beach parks, lakes, marinas, and even hot springs!
- Nature Retreats: campsites, gardens, parks, trails, resorts, and more!
- Mountains: explore peaks, canyons, valleys, cliffs, and craters.
- Surprises: a growing category of cool destinations, including castles, ruins, caves, dunes, etc!

Sunspot is your go-to app for:
- Outdoor recreation
- Planning outdoor events
- Finding the perfect photography spot
- Day trips, road trips, and vacations
- Water sports, winter sports, off-roading
- Camping, fishing, hiking, biking, climbing
- Discovering new local destinations
- Just getting the heck out of the house!

We developed Sunspot because we live in Seattle, USA. It rains here. A LOT. Sometimes it can rain non-stop for over a month straight. But the Washington State and the Puget Sound region is home to some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes. Within reasonable driving distance there is an ocean, multiple lakes, several ski resorts, lush gardens, caves, waterfalls, desert sun, vineyards, a whole other country (ay, Canada!), and 4 neighboring states. You will be amazed at what is hidden right next to where you live. Sunspot was specifically designed to uncover these hidden gems and present them to you in the best possible light (sunlight, that is)!

Download the app and give it a shot, and let us know in the reviews what hidden gems you've been able to uncover in your local area :)

## Key features

- Discover local outdoor destinations
- Match destinations to desired weather
- Plan trips by travel dates
- Search by driving distance
- Points of interest database
- Accurate weather forecasts up to 2 weeks

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunspot-good-weather-nearby/id1526413001/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2025-04-16*

Might be the most underrated app in the whole App Store. This has everything you need and nothing you don’t. The collections to save favorite places and quickly see which has the best weather is so neat! I’ve never signed up for premium quicker to support a product. Great work developers!

### 1/5 — Long ads; app crashes

*2024-02-10*

After a long ad, the content loads, I click on it for more information, and the app crashes. Pretty useless.

### 3/5 — Pretty good app

*2023-09-22*

It offers up lots of options for hiking and day trips. I’m in Oregon so there are many. But it also lists some unknown, incorrect locations. Where’s it getting those? 
There is not a Lang Forest Oregon State Park in the Columbia River Gorge that I can find. Nice fantasy for plumping up the app. Haha!

### 5/5 — Really helpful app

*2023-02-19, version 1.1.2*

For people who live in the Pacific Northwest, the weather varies greatly within a few miles. This app helps pinpoint the conditions you seek. Previously, I had to search weather apps, taking a guess at where it might be sunny. And often a location might have sun, but the wind is fierce or it’s brutally cold. I love that the app lets you choose precise conditions.

### 5/5 — Cool App

*2023-01-10*

This is a cool little App it does what it says and gives accurate info. I appreciate that. Are there ads? Yes, but they have to make their money too and I don’t have to pay for the app. Useful and free I’ll take it!

### 4/5 — Wonderful! Some suggestions:

*2021-09-23*

This is amazing! Would love to see ways to 1) find cooler than / hotter than x degrees; 2) sort results by temperature in either direction (currently just hottest first, not coolest first); 3) find general geographical areas rather than specific things to do.

### 5/5 — SO GLAD THIS APP IS BACK

*2021-01-31*

SO GLAD THIS APP IS BACK!
I enjoyed version 1 of this app and was heartbroken when it disappeared for a while. Glad to find it back.

**Developer response:** Super happy to hear you like the new version 😃 This  one is here to stay now that we own our own weather web services 🤓 Thank you for the review ❤️

### 5/5 — omg

*2021-01-11*

this is literally the best app i have ever used it’s always raining on my days off where i live so this is perfect to find places that are sunny i can go and hang out at 😝😝 stoked about this 
ps. it’s so easy to use and well set out

**Developer response:** That is so awesome to hear, and is precisely the reason this app was created in the first place ❤️ We are a husband and wife team who love the outdoors ⛰ but live in Seattle, where it rains for 6-9 months of the year 😅🌂 Being able to find a few dry road-trip destinations here and there during this pandemic has been important to us, and we're very stoked to hear that folks around the world are finding Sunspot useful! 🙂

### 4/5 — Beautiful happiness-seeker

*2020-12-23*

This is a very pretty app and I love that you can use it to essentially find the nearest sunny place to your location. I hope it keeps being developed as I can comment on its accuracy (I was searching for sunny locations in the middle of a UK-wide rainstorm haha!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your feedback 😊 It warms our heart to hear that folks around the world are using Sunspot to help them get outside ❤️ Although the iOS app itself may get an update every other month or so, we are constantly making tweaks behind the scenes to our search algorithm in the cloud to make the app more accurate 👍

### 5/5 — Must have for outdoor activity

*2020-09-26*

Sleek, easy to use app. Helped me find new places and always have the weather I need. A must have for anyone who’s planning a trip or enjoy outdoor activities.

## Frequently asked questions about Sunspot | Good Weather Nearby

### What is Sunspot?

Sunspot is a travel app that helps you find local outdoor destinations based on your preferred weather conditions and travel dates. It combines weather forecasting with a points of interest database to help you plan activities like hiking, camping, or visiting waterfronts.

### Does Sunspot have ads?

Yes, Sunspot contains advertisements. This allows the app to remain free to download and use for its core features.

### What is the Premium subscription for Sunspot?

Sunspot offers a Premium subscription for $0.99 per month, which includes a 14-day free trial. This subscription likely offers enhanced features or an ad-free experience, though specific details are not provided.

### How accurate are Sunspot's weather forecasts?

Sunspot provides accurate weather forecasts up to two weeks in advance. This allows users to plan their outdoor activities with confidence.

### What types of destinations can I find with Sunspot?

Sunspot's database includes a wide variety of points of interest such as urban areas, waterfront destinations (beaches, lakes), nature retreats (campsites, parks), mountains, and unique spots like castles and caves.

### Can I use Sunspot outside of the USA?

Yes, Sunspot works in every country. Its global reach makes it useful for planning trips and discovering destinations anywhere in the world.

### What devices is Sunspot available on?

Sunspot is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for users who want to plan outdoor adventures on the go.

### How often is Sunspot updated?

The latest version of Sunspot is 1.1.4, and it was last updated on April 3, 2024. This indicates regular maintenance and potential feature additions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.4 — 2024-04-03

UI fixes for larger screens + various bug fixes.

### 1.1.2 — 2021-03-28

Bug fixes and UI enhancements.

### 1.1.1 — 2021-01-25

Database of locations has been updated to include new trailheads, caves, and gardens. Happy exploring!
Precipitation reporting (snow, rain, etc) has been updated to provide a more accurate icon and detail description within the app.

### 1.1.0 — 2020-10-31

Introducing revamped and more intuitive weather search filters! Specify your desired cloud cover (clear, partially sunny, overcast skies), precipitation (rain, snow, none, etc), and wind conditions. Also introducing new Premium features (while keeping all original existing features free) that allow you to escape wildfire smoke and air pollution, as well as get a jump start on your winter sports activities! 

- Air Quality search filter (up to 5 days into the future). This year has been especially bad when it comes to wildfires on the West Coast (of the United States & Canada). New Air Quality search filter helps you find nearby locations with good (or bad) air quality up to 4-5 days in advance of your trip.
- Snow Depth search filter. As the winter approaches, it's time to unpack your ski and snowboarding gear! New filter allows searching for deep snow (winter sports), visible snow cover, or no ground snow at all (for safer driving conditions).
- Disable all advertisements within the app. Enabling Premium features gives you access to two additional search filters, plus an ad-free experience.
- All original existing free features remain available as before. 

Additional updates:
- More accurate forecasting of rain and snow
- Increased font sizes and larger icons in certain parts of the UI
- Updated detail forecast cards with Air Quality and Snow Depth values
- Improved account / subscription management experience
- General bug fixes

### 1.0.13 — 2020-09-18

More precise location filtering
Weather icon updates
UI improvements

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All apps by Yuri Brigance: https://appshunter.io/developer/329245400

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