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Old Farmer's Almanac App vs Weather Underground App

Quick answer

Weather Underground wins on hyperlocal accuracy and data depth; Old Farmer's Almanac wins on charm, gardening intel, and long-range seasonal outlooks. Choose your vibe.

Our pick

Old Farmer's Almanac App

Your great-grandmother's weather wisdom, now with push notifications.

4★

Weather Underground App

Crowdsourced personal weather stations = your neighbor's backyard, live.

3.5★

Price (Premium)

Free; premium ~$4.99/yr (Almanac+ bundle)

Free with ads; premium ~$1.99–$2.99/mo

Forecast Range

Up to 16 days + annual seasonal outlook

Up to 10 days

Hyperlocal Data (PWS)

No personal weather station network

250,000+ personal weather stations globally

Hourly Forecast Detail

Basic hourly breakdown

Detailed hourly with dew point, UV, pressure

Radar

Basic animated radar

Advanced interactive radar with storm tracking

Gardening Content

Planting calendars, frost dates, moon phases

None

Astronomical Data

Sunrise, sunset, moon phases, tide tables

Sunrise/sunset only

Historical Weather Data

Seasonal historical averages only

Deep historical records via PWS archives

Air Quality Index

Not available

Yes, included

Ads on Free Tier

Minimal, tasteful

Frequent, can be intrusive

Recipes & Lifestyle Content

Yes — seasonal recipes, folklore, almanac trivia

Platform Availability

iOS & Android

iOS, Android & robust web app

Old Farmer's Almanac App

Ease of Use★★★★½

Pricing & Value★★★★☆

Design & Delight★★★★½

Features & Depth★★★☆☆

Forecast Accuracy★★★☆☆

Gardening & Seasonal Content★★★★★

Weather Underground App

Ease of Use★★★½☆

Pricing & Value★★★½☆

Design & Delight★★★☆☆

Features & Depth★★★★½

Forecast Accuracy★★★★½

Gardening & Seasonal Content★★☆☆☆

Worth knowing

Weather Underground was founded in 1995 and pioneered crowdsourced weather data long before 'crowdsourcing' was even a buzzword.
The Old Farmer's Almanac has been published continuously since 1792 — making it older than most countries.
Weather Underground's PWS network can show you real-time data from a station less than 1 mile from your home in many urban areas.
The Almanac claims ~80% accuracy on its long-range seasonal forecasts, though independent verification is… politely contested.
Weather Underground was acquired by The Weather Company (IBM) in 2012, giving it serious data infrastructure muscle.

The Old Farmer's Almanac still uses a 'secret formula' for its long-range forecasts — a tradition kept in a black tin box since 1792. IBM's supercomputers would like a word.

If you want

You want the most accurate real-time and hourly local forecast

Weather Underground's personal weather station network makes it unmatched for hyperlocal, street-level accuracy.

→ Pick Weather Underground App

If you want

You're a gardener, homesteader, or seasonal planner

Old Farmer's Almanac has frost dates, planting calendars, moon phases, and seasonal outlooks that Weather Underground simply doesn't offer.

→ Pick Old Farmer's Almanac App

If you want

You want a weather app that's also genuinely fun to browse

Folklore, recipes, trivia, and a cozy design make it feel like a magazine, not just a data dashboard.

→ Pick Old Farmer's Almanac App