Track forecasts with precision and stay informed about dynamic weather changes across Finland with FMI Weather, a localized meteorological app powered by the Finnish Meteorological Institute. This free mobile application offers accurate data for both casual users and weather-sensitive professionals, combining live environmental conditions, long-range outlooks, and real-time alerts—all tailored to your geographic position.
Hyper-Localized Weather Forecasts
- Automatically detect your location to deliver personalized forecasts up to 10 days ahead
- Adjust your viewing preferences to focus on parameters like temperature, wind speed, precipitation probability, and daylight duration
- Display sunrise/sunset times and moon phase details for astronomy or travel planning
Interactive Global and Nordic Map Visualizations
- Access rainfall animations and lightning strike data updated in real time
- View wind and temperature gradients across Scandinavia or zoom in on local conditions worldwide
- Tap any location on the map for specific regional data and hourly breakdowns
Northern Lights Visibility Forecast
- For users in Finland, check aurora borealis forecast windows using short-term updates
- Evaluate visibility potential based on geomagnetic activity and sky conditions
Real-Time Finnish Weather Warnings
- Receive location-based alerts for severe weather only within Finland
- View national warnings for high winds, heavy precipitation, extreme temperatures, or storm conditions
- Customize alert preferences to match regional or activity-specific risk awareness
Meteorologist Commentary and Official News
- Read daily expert-written weather summaries from FMI meteorologists
- Access official bulletins and seasonal coverage including flood, frost, and wildfire advisories
- Understand forecasts with contextual explanations and recent climate trends
Flexible Weather Data Configuration
- Personalize your dashboard by choosing which metrics and charts to display
- Toggle between detailed views for wind patterns, air pressure, humidity, and visibility
- Optionally follow daylight tracking, lunar cycles, and atmospheric summaries
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many days of forecasts are available?
Up to 10 days ahead per location.
Q: Can I receive weather warnings outside Finland?
No, alerts are limited to regions within Finland.
Q: Is Northern Lights data available globally?
No, aurora forecasts are exclusive to Finnish regions.
Q: Does the app include radar or satellite maps?
Yes, interactive maps show rainfall movement and other live overlays.
Q: Can I change which weather metrics are displayed?
Yes, users can customize the view to include preferred data types.
Q: Are forecasts automatically location-based?
Yes, the app uses device location for accurate regional forecasting.
Q: Is the meteorologist commentary updated daily?
Yes, users receive regular written overviews and bulletins.
Q: Does the app support worldwide weather monitoring?
Yes, global locations are accessible via the interactive map.
Version History
v6.0.4 —— 7 Jul 2025
Weather warning view fixed—technical correction applied to improve reliability of Finnish alert visuals
v6.0.2 —— 30 Jun 2025
Accessibility improvements—user interface updates for better screen reader and navigation support
Bug fixes—routine stability adjustments
v6.0.0 —— 6 Jun 2025
New modern layout for Weather page—refreshed design for intuitive viewing
Meteorologist analysis introduced—written insights on Finnish weather available when language is set to Finnish
FMI news headers added—displays four recent updates directly in-app, with access to more on FMI’s website
Minor fixes—backend enhancements and performance improvements
