Quick Overview
| Company | Sveriges meteorologiska och hydrologiska institut (SMHI) |
|---|---|
| Category | Weather Apps |
| Headquarters | Norrkoping, Sweden |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Sweden (EU) |
| Data Location | not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Weather forecast search, warnings, radar image, water overview, climate statistics, data section |
| Pricing | No price shown on the pages we read |
| Best For | People in Sweden who want agency forecasts and severe-weather warnings |
| Replaces | AccuWeather |
Detailed Review
SMHI says on its English page that it is a Swedish expert authority and a government agency under the Ministry of Climate and Enterprise. It has offices in Norrkoping, Gothenburg and Uppsala.
The home page offers a forecast search, a link to current warnings and the current radar image, plus sections for climate and data.
Forecast and warnings
Users can find a forecast for their location and follow current warnings. The agency says it issues warnings for severe weather and water events around the clock.
More than a forecast
SMHI also covers hydrology, oceanography and climate, and sells services such as aviation forecasts to authorities and companies.
SMHI next to AccuWeather
SMHI is aimed at Sweden and the public sector. It is not a lifestyle app, so extras such as pollen cards or sponsored content are not what it sets out to offer on the pages we read.
Limitations to Consider
Mobile app details, prices and the data location were not shown on the pages we read, and the site is mainly in Swedish. Coverage outside Sweden is not the aim of the service.
Who Should Use SMHI
Residents of Sweden who want official forecasts and warnings without an ad-funded portal.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Government agency with offices listed
- Warnings and radar on the home page
- English version of the About page
- Hydrology and climate data in one site
- No subscription shown
Cons
- Sweden-focused
- Mostly Swedish interface
- App details not shown
- Data location not stated
Alternatives to SMHI
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. Its English page says it is a government agency under the Ministry of Climate and Enterprise.
Yes. The home page links to current warnings and a radar image.
No price or subscription was shown on the pages we read.