# Wx Almanac

> Historical U.S. weather observations for temperature, rain, and snow. (iPhone/iPad app by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wx-almanac/id950425562 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign](https://appshunter.io/developer/422670617)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.1 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-12-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wx-almanac/id950425562/reviews.md

## What is Wx Almanac?

Wonder exactly how cold it was two days ago or how much snow fell last week? Maybe you’re wondering what the weather was like on the day you were born? 

This app provides the temperature, rain, and snowfall observations on a selected day for thousands of sites across the U.S. Pick any location, either through the map interface or by a city search, along with the day that interests you.  The actual recorded data for that day is provided as well as a chart of observations that include surrounding days.

## Key features

- Historical weather data
- Temperature, rain, and snowfall observations
- Thousands of U.S. locations
- Map and city search
- Daily and surrounding day charts

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wx-almanac/id950425562/reviews.md

### 1/5 — It’s crap.

*2023-05-13, version 1.3*

I have downloaded it twice and I can’t get it to work. All it will do is crash.

### 3/5 — Was a great and simple app till now…

*2023-02-19, version 1.3*

App crashes with newer IOS updates and iPhones. Sad days

### 5/5 — Nice simple app that works well

*2020-04-28, version 1.3*

This is the only free app I could find that gives weather history, to answer questions like “How much rain did we get last week?”.  It provides weather history for any single day, or a chart for any one-week period. The app is clear and simple, and works well.  It would be nice if the developer would add the capability to show longer periods (a month, perhaps), and climate averages for comparison (Was last week unusually cold and rainy?).  I give it five stars.

### 1/5 — Validation

*2018-08-18*

The app will not do anything, it just sits on the map.... erased it, neither use nor ornament. 🙁

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2018-05-26, version 1.3*

Not supported, doesn’t work. Waste of bandwidth to download.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2017-08-15, version 1.3*

A map that does nothing but shows you a loading icon for... well, I stopped using it after 5 minutes and it was still loading. Useless. Don't download.

### 5/5 — Thank You University of Illinois!

*2017-03-14, version 1.3*

No ads, simple, good info.  Great app!

### 3/5 — Ok

*2015-07-21, version 1.2*

App is ok. Please fix the "refresh" button. It is so close to the date, it changes the date rather than refreshing. Somewhat frustrating.

### 4/5 — Nice little app!

*2015-02-21, version 1.1*

Simple, rudimentary, useful.  Most weather apps don't show history, this app is ONLY history, for a limited number of locations, mostly airports.

### 5/5 — Great weather app

*2015-01-22, version 1.0*

This app does everything I want it to, and more!

## Frequently asked questions about Wx Almanac

### What kind of historical weather data does Wx Almanac provide?

Wx Almanac provides historical temperature, rain, and snowfall observations for thousands of U.S. sites. You can view data for a specific day and see charts of surrounding days.

### How can I find weather data for a specific location in Wx Almanac?

You can find weather data by using the map interface to pick a location or by searching for a specific city within the app.

### Is Wx Almanac available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Wx Almanac is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. There is no information indicating Android compatibility.

### How often is Wx Almanac updated?

The latest version of Wx Almanac is 1.3, and it was last updated on August 25, 2015. This indicates infrequent updates.

### What is the age rating for Wx Almanac?

Wx Almanac has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and general audiences.

### Does Wx Almanac have ads?

No, Wx Almanac does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

### What is the user sentiment for Wx Almanac based on its rating?

Wx Almanac has a rating of 2.8 stars from 10 ratings. This suggests that user satisfaction is mixed, with some users likely experiencing issues or finding the app less useful than expected.

### Can I get certifications from Wx Almanac?

Wx Almanac is designed for accessing historical weather data and does not offer any certifications. Its primary function is informational.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2015-08-25

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

•Tutorial is available through the “About” page
•The “Get Data” button is more accessible.
•No alert when a station is tagged as a favorite or untagged
•When dates are at the max/min date of the station record, the chart shows that date at the right/left of the axis.

### 1.2 — 2015-06-08

Minor bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2015-02-17

This update includes improvements to the tutorial page and date selection feature

### 1.0 — 2014-12-30

No release notes.

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