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AccuWeather’s Proven
Superior Accuracy™
Superior Accuracy™
When it matters most; whether it is hurricanes, tornadoes, snow or ice, flooding rains, mudslides, high winds, extreme heat or cold, polluted air, or any other major weather event, AccuWeather’s forecasts and warnings, are almost always significantly more accurate, provide greater advance notice, and communicate more detail and value than all other sources.
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100,000+Injuries Prevented
$100 B+Saved in Losses
AccuWeather’s exceptional forecast accuracy has proven to be superior to all other sources in study after study. Here are a few of the hundreds of examples of AccuWeather’s proven Superior Accuracy™.
37.8%
More accurate for hurricane landfall intensity compared to the National Hurricane Center.
16 min
Advance notice for tornadoes, on average, compared to an average of 8 minutes from the National Weather Service.
2x
More accurate in predicting start and ending times of snow, on average, compared to all other sources.
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Global
3.5 million+ locations
Frequency
Minute-by-Minute™
precipitation, hourly, and daily forecasts
Scale
Tens of billions of API calls per day
{
"LocalObservationDateTime": "2024-08-25T15:00:00Z",
"EpochTime": 1724594400,
"WeatherText": "Partly Cloudy",
"WeatherIcon": 3,
"HasPrecipitation": false,
"PrecipitationType": null,
"IsDayTime": true,
"Temperature": {
"Metric": {
"Value": 25.5,
"Unit": "C",
"UnitType": 17
},
"Imperial": {
"Value": 78,
"Unit": "F",
"UnitType": 18
}
},
"RealFeelTemperature": {
"Metric": {
"Value": 27.2,
"Unit": "C"
}
},
"RelativeHumidity": 65,
"Wind": {
"Direction": {
"Degrees": 180,
"Localized": "S"
},
"Speed": {
"Metric": {
"Value": 15.5,
"Unit": "km/h"
}
}
}
}Customizable Insights for Every Industry
AccuWeather’s proven Superior Accuracy™ has no peers
From small businesses to global enterprises, AccuWeather delivers the most accurate, hyperlocal forecasts, often with more advance notice.
| Feature | ![]() | National Weather Service | Other Providers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forecast Accuracy | 68.7%more accurate | N/A | 45–55% |
| Address-Level Forecasting | Exact-location precision | Regional zones | Generalized by ZIP or region |
| 24x7x365 Meteorologist Access | Direct consultation anytime | No direct access | Varies by plan |
Sources: U.S. Office of Inspector General Report, and independent validation analyses.








