WeatherDock for Mac

Name: WeatherDock
Rating: 4.7 (65 reviews)
Author: Colourful Apps

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WeatherDock is a free entertainment software designed for Mac users to easily monitor weather conditions. This application leverages data from weather.com, providing a robust set of features that include 10-day forecasts, detailed temperature readings, and additional metrics such as wind speed and humidity. Users can quickly access real-time updates and advanced weather conditions displayed through various interface options.

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One of the standout features of WeatherDock is its multiple display modes. The application can be configured to show weather information as a program window, dock icon, desktop icon, or menu bar item. Each option offers a visually appealing way to keep track of the weather, catering to different user preferences. However, it is important to note that WeatherDock exclusively sources information from weather.com, which may limit access to localized weather data from other providers.

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GENERAL

Release: December 27, 2008

Latest update: June 11, 2026

Version: 2.5.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Mac

Operating System

Mac OS X 10.5
Mac OS X 10.3.9
Mac OS X 10.4
Mac OS X

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 4,552

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

4.7/5

65 User Votes

I've loved this application for years!
ZbrosmomDecember 11, 2011
Pros
Worked flawlessly as advertised.
Cons
Weather.com cut them off from their info, so it no longer works. Shame Weather.com couldn't work out a solution with the developer.
Summary
I hope the developer finds a work-around to restore functionality to this great program. I've missed it.
WeatherDock no longer function.
boissel1November 17, 2011
Pros
Was a wonderful application. Shame on Weather.com
Cons
from the developer:"Weather.com, the supplier of weather data to the WeatherDock application, has updated their licensing scheme and does no longer allow for free usage. As such WeatherDock will be cut of of weather data, this November 15th at midnight Eastern-time (EST) (GMT-5)." SAD !!!
Summary
Just WeatherFul
WannaBteacherNovember 10, 2010
Pros
Integrated fully w/Mac (but haven't tried on Intel yet), fully customizable for menu bar, dock, on screen, announces weather
Cons
I wish they had more color options for the weather icons. The weather items seem to be grouped together, and at times, it can really make the weather icon really ugly looking w/so many small ones hanging around it.
Summary
I've used this application every since it came out on my iBook,but I first used it on my eMac. I haven't found one like it. It is fully customizable in every way. I do think it could use some improvements although minor in cosmetics. It's very stable, it hasn't crashed on its own. It works great on small screens as well as large ones. The choices of home or work could be added to included school/college, vacation, etc. I don't have a lot of negative comments about this application. I like it to much. I use it on my iBook G4, and it's very sensitive to the internet. In fact, when my internet goes out, my weather dock is the first to let me know.
it's what I was looking for.
jamiedollJanuary 24, 2010
Pros
On my dock; good graphics gives temperature as it is outside.
Cons
so far, so good.
Summary
I was looking for a weather app that I could use with my macbook. Weather.com's app does not support Mac. This one does...and it gets it's info from weather.com! Sweet so far. Updated on Dec 10, 2011I agree with RestonMacGuy and Boissel1! WeatherDock was the BEST app for a Miami transplant in a Northern state, who works at night!!! I was wondering why, for the last few days, I got a "weather conditions n/a" instead of my usual. Shame, shame, shame on you, weather.com!!! You developed a mobile app for my phone, don't have one for the Mac platform, but you won't support the WeatherDock dev's? I will be looking for a NEW weather app for my iPhone!
it tall you to download stuff I all ready downloaded.
Twilkins7December 27, 2009
Pros
it is a good deal when it works right.
Cons
it tall you to download stuff I all ready downloaded.
Summary
WeatherDock is one of my 2 favorite weather apps.
bsekhaOctober 13, 2009
Pros
It provides a lot of info in an attractive set of displays; the information is accurate and the app has never crashed so its dependability is definitely a pro. I like how the dock and desktop icons can be customized and how they appear upon changes..
Cons
None that come to mind.
Summary
I have used WD for years and this is one of two apps that I have found I can rely on and it will always be there. Others I have tried have existed for a period of time and updates haven't worked. It provides all I need and more. Great app.
Useful, flexible, accessible
lukssiOctober 12, 2009
Pros
Easy access
Cons
nothing, really
Summary
nice app
VersionTrackerUserOpinionDecember 20, 2008
Pros
Cons
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. no problems here. very handy in the menubar which is how I use it. I wish it could display personal weather stations as Wunderground does, but hey WeatherDock is a great little program.
Years of satisfactios!
GianMarco TavazzaniJuly 3, 2008
Pros
Cons
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. If you like to know quickly, easily and also in a funny way news about weather, then WeatherDok, not else! All said! Thanks to hold by years up to date this little gem!
Great, free app
VersionTrackerUserOpinionJanuary 10, 2008
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Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. Everything you need to get weather reports, conveniently and for free.

Developer’s Description

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Weather info in the dock, menu bar & on the desktop.

WeatherDock displays weather information based on xml-feeds supplied by weather.com. It displays textual weather information as well as icon-based. Next to the current conditions it contains 10 day forecasts with 2 day-part's weather information.For the current conditions it displays the current temperature and feels like temperature and the current sky conditions. It displays the current pressure, wind speed, wind direction, the humidity, Dew point, visibility and UV-index.The forecasts for today and the upcoming nine days, contains per day-part information on the temperature, condition, wind speed and direction, the humidity and the chance of precipitation, as well as sunrise and sunset information for that particular day.

Weather in a window

The main window shows all sorts of information. It displays the current condition as a big icon and contains all sorts of detailed information.WeatherDock shows 5 or 10 icons containing forecasts for the upcoming 5 or 10 days.

Weather in the dock

WeatherDock updates it's application icon with an icon representing the current weather conditions. You can customize this icon by adding 'badges' to them representing all sorts of weather information.

Weather on the desktop

Next to the Dock icon, you optionally can add this icon to your desktop, this icon will then allways be visible on top of your other applications on a location you desire, but will hide itself when it could get in the way.

Weather in the menu bar

WeatherDock can add a menu item to you menu bar. This item contains direct information on the current conditions, but when selecting it you have instant access to more detailed information as well as forecast information.

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User Reviews

I've loved this application for years!

WeatherDock no longer function.

Just WeatherFul

it's what I was looking for.

it tall you to download stuff I all ready downloaded.

WeatherDock is one of my 2 favorite weather apps.

Useful, flexible, accessible

nice app

Years of satisfactios!

Great, free app

Developer’s Description