For Android users, one of the most popular weather apps in recent times has been Dark Sky; that time is now over. The weather app juggernaut was acquired by Apple in March of 2020, and users will be unable to use the app from August 1st, 2020. 

This means that Android users will need to find a new weather app to provide them with weather forecasts. Fear not, here's an app that will replace Dark Sky.

ClimaCell Weather Assistant

ClimaCell Weather Assistant is an app that is provided by ClimaCell, a technology startup based in Boston, United States. Since the company's founding in 2016, their app has quickly become a favorite for masses of users, including for its business functionality. The app itself is very sleek and has an intuitive interface that you will be able to master in no time at all.

The actual functionality of how ClimaCell gets its accurate weather information is unique, with its WoT (Weather of Things) system which pulls traditional meteorological data and cross-references it with items such as cell towers, drones, aircraft and other mediums to provide a bigger picture of the weather.

There are four main tabs, which house your forecast, a map for your forecasting, your events, and reporting for various locations. The forecasting also allows for more flexibility by being more informative about when weather patterns will form and break. This means fewer missed opportunities and less unexpected rainstorms destroying your hair.

In addition to providing you with the standard weather information such as temperature, wind conditions, and the general forecast, ClimaCell Weather Assistant offers more. Users will be able to benefit from information on flood risks up to 36 hours before they happen, fire hazards are also highlighted and road hazards are flagged. Users will be able to plan journeys and their general day much more safely.

In addition to the added safety features of ClimaCell Weather Assistant, the app also offers users the ability to see a "hyper-local" forecast, which means you will be able to see the forecast for an area the size of a city block. This allows you to know exactly what the weather will bring for you in your location, isn't that perfect for those last-minute barbeques? 

ClimaCell, as previously mentioned, even has weather services for businesses that can prove useful for many industries, including but not limited to construction, sport, aviation, and the energy sectors. Their business services provide global, real-time weather data and forecasting with customizable weather alert prompts that inform you of the weather's effect on your business.

This functionality allows businesses to keep both their workers and their customers safe, whilst optimizing working schedules and preventing delays caused by inclement weather. Inventory can also be pre-emptively protected from the elements. For example, JetBlue has been using ClimaCell to analyze weather patterns for their airline flights for all of the above reasons.

ClimaCell Weather Assistant can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or Apple Store, there are in-app purchases but they add additional features and expand the utility of the app. More information on the available business services from ClimaCell can be found on their website.

Conclusion

Through ClimaCell's innovative approach to technological weather solutions, they have created both an accurate, comprehensive, and actionable consumer weather app, which can easily replace Dark Sky. 

In addition, the company's weather services for business also provide another avenue of utility with ClimaCell's services, which puts them another step ahead against Dark Sky, particularly when considering the loss of support for Android users by Dark Sky.