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MeteoSwiss on Windows Pc

Developed By: Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology

License: Free

Rating: 4,1/5 - 17.460 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 3.2.3
Size 56.6 MB
Release Date October 22, 24
Category Weather Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (7)]

What's New:
• Warnings: Customisation of hazard map & push groupings• Improved configuration options for the home screen: Content can be hidden in the settings and... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Intuitive, personalised
and innovative: the MeteoSwiss app is your comprehensive companion for all weather information in Switzerland – compact and always up to date.

Get updates... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download MeteoSwiss and install on Windows PC. MeteoSwiss is free Weather app, developed by Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology. Latest version of MeteoSwiss is 3.2.3, was released on 2024-10-22 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of MeteoSwiss is 4,1. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 17,460 users, 1,540 users had rated it 5*, 9,903 users had rated it 1*.

How to install MeteoSwiss on Windows?

Instruction on how to install MeteoSwiss on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install MeteoSwiss on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install MeteoSwiss using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "MeteoSwiss" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install MeteoSwiss on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "MeteoSwiss" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Intuitive, personalised
and innovative: the MeteoSwiss app is your comprehensive companion for all weather information in Switzerland – compact and always up to date.

Get updates on weather forecasts, current measurements, and federal natural hazard warnings. Subscribe to natural hazard warnings as push notifications for your locations, and customize the warning types and thresholds according to your preferences.

Stay informed with informative blog posts on weather and climate topics.


Detailed features:

Weather Forecasts

• Weather on-site with a 5-hour forecast for your location
• Local forecasts for all places/ZIP codes in Switzerland with an overview for the next 8 days
• Wind/temperatures at different altitudes
• Weather report for the three language regions of Switzerland, as well as possible developments for the following week, European isobar map, and road condition forecast


Weather Animations

• Measurements and forecasts of precipitation, precipitation type, wind, temperature, hail, and clouds
• Hail reporting function
• Satellite images


Natural Hazard Warnings

• All warnings on natural hazards from the Federal Authorities (severe weather, floods, forest fire, earthquakes and avalanches)
• Warning area overview on an interactive map
• Federal natural hazard bulletin
• Subscribeable warnings as push notifications for locations and warning types with individual warning thresholds


Current Measurements

• Overview of weather stations on an interactive map and list view
• Selection of various measurement data with up to 10-minute updates


Your Locations

• Search for all places/ZIP codes in Switzerland
• An easy overview of your locations: The app keeps an organised list of your relevant locations.


Meteo Reports

• Display of submitted reports and images for specific weather events from users of the MeteoSwiss app


Sports & Health

• Air quality
• Pollen forecast
• UV index
• Snow depth and fresh snow forecast


MeteoSwiss Blog

• Daily updated posts and information on weather and climate


Aviation Weather (available through in-app purchase)

• METAR/TAF Switzerland
• Aviation weather warnings Switzerland
• Windanimations Switzerland on different FL
• GAFOR Switzerland
• Text forecasts for powered flight, gliding and ballooning
• Low Level SWC Alps and Europe
• Pressure difference
• QNH – Chart
• W / T – Chart
• Wind – Barbs
• Regtherm
• Trajectories
• Emagramms


Legal basis

https://www.meteoswiss.admin.ch/about-us/legal-basis.html
• Warnings: Customisation of hazard map & push groupings
• Improved configuration options for the home screen: Content can be hidden in the settings and measurement stations can be set on the home screen.
• Aviation weather: new convection product
• Many bug fixes and optimisations
• Favourites can be expanded with a swipe gesture
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.