"real feel" - apparent temperature layer
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Windy already offers an excellent range of weather & environmental layers, but adding a "Real-Feel"-type layer would make the app even more useful for outdoor & sports users. A single “apparent temperature” metric—adapted for heat index in hot weather & wind‑chill‑like adjustments in cold weather—would let users quickly assess how conditions will actually feel, without having to mentally combine temperature, humidity, wind, & sun exposure.
Given how many sports & adventure users rely on Windy for route‑planning, biking, sailing, & hiking, etc., a real‑feel layer would complement the existing array of ~45 variables & close the gap between technical data & everyday comfort. Ideally, this layer would be available for both current conditions & the short‑ and medium‑range forecast hours.As someone using Windy regularly, I often find myself cross‑checking Windy’s raw data with another app’s “feels like” number; having that comfort metric built directly into Windy would make the experience much smoother and more unified.
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@Synthya Hello, there are some new thoughts about implementing this data. However, I can't definitely promise any ETA right now.
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Respectfully,
I appreciate the confirmation that these data types are being considered.
Given how often this kind of request has come up over the years—especially for “real‑feel”/apparent‑temperature layers—it would be especially useful if Windy could move toward integrating them as a first‑class layer.
For outdoor & sports users, "real‑feel" is a basic comfort metric, if not for health/danger: it turns raw temperature, humidity, wind, & sun exposure into a single, actionable number, especially for those sensitive &/ vulnerable to the extremes of cold &/ hot conditions.
Windy already excels at technical detail; adding that one comfort‑oriented layer would make it even more complete as a one‑stop tool for everyday decision‑making.
In the meantime, I’ve been using a few free apps alongside Windy to cover the gap:
Weawow for feels‑like type display (though that’s currently more visible in notifications than in the main UI).
AccuWeather for real‑feel style temperature.
NOAA / NWS resources for heat‑index guidance.
Ideally, I’d like to see Windy itself handle this so I don’t need to switch between so many apps. That would make it even more of the “go‑to” app it already is for many users.
I commend Windy, its developers, & staff, for their technical accomplishments!
