Your Weather provides a national real-time view of New Zealand weather conditions, combining the latest observations from MetService automatic weather stations, weather cameras and traffic cameras with observations from weather stations owned by members of the public and other groups.

MetService has collaborated with the UK Met Office to source weather station data from the WOW (Weather Observations Website) System. The WOW System was developed to provide an online hub for UK weather observations. It now has global coverage and has attracted visits from weather enthusiasts in more than 170 countries.

Visit the WOW site to Add Your Own Weather Station and put your place on the map!

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I view MetService observations in Your Weather?

   Yes - the most up-to-date observations from MetService and our partner Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) are displayed on Your Weather.  A filter is provided so you can turn either the MetService or third-party weather stations on or off.

2. How do I upload observations from my own automatic weather station?

   Visit the UK Met Office WOW website weather station. Details on how to ingest your data into the WOW System are provided.

3. I think I've followed all the instructions but I still can't submit my AWS data to the WOW System. What should I try next?

   Check the UK Met Office WOW FAQs.

1. Can a network of stations be automatically submitted for display on Your Weather?

   Yes - MetService encourages all owners of either single stations or meteorological networks of all sizes to submit their automated observations to the WOW System so we can display them on Your Weather. Go to the UKMO's WOW System support page to find out how to import your data into the WOW System.

1. How can I best set up my weather station?

   Setting up your weather station to the specifications below will achieve the highest quality data rating in the WOW System. However, these specifications are a guide only and many sites will not conform to these stringent standards. Documenting your site conditions, whatever they are, in the WOW System will enable your valuable observations to be useful.
   
   Rain Gauge - an open area 300mm above ground free of obstructions such as trees and buildings (ideally the site should be twice the height of obstructions distant from those obstructions).
   
   Anemometer (for wind speed) - 10m above ground level on a mast in an open area free of obstructions such as trees and buildings.
   
   Temperature and humidity sensors - in a shaded well-ventilated white enclosure at a height of 1.2m above ground level. The ground surface should be natural grass mowed to a couple of cm high. Concrete or bitumen surfaces are to be avoided as the retained heat affects overnight temperatures.
   
   You can also upload photos of your weather station in the WOW System. Site photos help other users of the data judge the quality of instrument siting and the impact on your observations.
   
   For more detailed, technical information about siting your weather station, here is a helpful Bureau of Meteorology guideline:
   Bureau of Meteorology Guidelines for the Siting and Exposure of Meteorological Observations (PDF)