Quick Overview
| Company | Koninklijk Nederlands Meteorologisch Instituut (KNMI) |
|---|---|
| Category | Weather Apps |
| Headquarters | De Bilt, Netherlands |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Netherlands (EU) |
| Data Location | not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Weather pages, neerslagradar, weather and climate plume, KNMI app for dangerous weather and earthquakes, seismology, maritime and aviation pages, KNMI Dataverkenner |
| Pricing | No price shown on the pages we read |
| Best For | People in the Netherlands who want official warnings and a rain radar |
| Replaces | AccuWeather |
Detailed Review
KNMI describes itself as the national research and information center for meteorology, climate and seismology, located in De Bilt near Utrecht. Its contact page gives Utrechtseweg 297, 3731 GA De Bilt.
The home page promotes the KNMI app for dangerous weather and says it can be downloaded from the App Store and Play Store.
Warnings and radar
The home page links a neerslagradar and a weather and climate plume. KNMI states it now warns more specifically for dangerous weather.
Privacy and sharing
The privacy statement says KNMI uses personal data only for the purpose you gave it and does not share data with third parties unless needed. Job applicants fall under the privacy statement of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.
KNMI next to AccuWeather
KNMI is built around safety in the Netherlands, so it is weaker as an everyday global forecast app. AccuWeather could not be read, so we make no comparison on features.
Limitations to Consider
KNMI focuses on the Netherlands and the Caribbean Netherlands, so forecasts elsewhere are not the aim. App features beyond warnings and earthquakes were not described, and the data location was not stated.
Who Should Use KNMI
People in the Netherlands who want warnings from the national institute instead of an ad-funded portal.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- National institute with a published address
- KNMI app for dangerous weather and earthquakes
- Neerslagradar on the home page
- Privacy statement states no sharing with third parties
- Seismology, maritime and aviation pages as well
Cons
- Netherlands-centred
- Mostly Dutch interface (English switch available)
- Data location not stated
- No price or app feature list read
Alternatives to KNMI
Other European weather apps worth comparing before you decide:
See all European weather apps or compare them directly against AccuWeather on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The home page says the KNMI app warns of dangerous weather and is available in the App Store and Play Store.
The contact page gives Utrechtseweg 297, 3731 GA De Bilt, the Netherlands.
Its privacy statement says it does not share data with third parties and only provides data if required.