What is Earth Nullschool?
earth, usually called Earth Nullschool after its address, is a live animated map of global weather made by Cameron Beccario. It turns forecast data from supercomputers into moving lines of wind and colour layers, and it updates every three hours.
You spin the globe, zoom into any region and switch between layers such as wind at different heights, temperature, ocean currents, waves and pollution. It is a beautiful way to watch storms, jet streams and hurricanes form in near real time.
Main Features
- Animated wind flow at the surface and higher altitudes
- Overlays for temperature, humidity, rain and cloud
- Ocean currents, waves and sea surface temperature
- Air quality layers such as particulates and carbon monoxide
- Many map projections, from a globe to flat maps
- Click any point to read the local values
How to Get Started with Earth Nullschool
- Open earth.nullschool.net in your browser.
- Drag to spin the globe and scroll to zoom in.
- Click the word earth at the bottom left to open the menu.
- Choose a mode such as Air or Ocean and pick an overlay.
Earth Nullschool Pricing
earth.nullschool.net is free to use and needs no account.
Who Should Use It?
- Weather enthusiasts tracking storms and hurricanes
- Teachers and students learning about wind and ocean currents
- Sailors, surfers and pilots curious about conditions
- Anyone who enjoys mesmerising data visualisations
Earth Nullschool Alternatives
- Radio Garden: explore the world through live radio
- Ancient Earth: see where your town was millions of years ago
- The True Size Of: compare the real sizes of countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Earth Nullschool free?
Yes. earth.nullschool.net is free to use in any browser, with no sign-up.
How often is earth.nullschool.net updated?
The site says its data is updated every three hours from global forecast models.
Can I see past weather on earth?
Yes. The menu lets you step backwards and forwards in time and jump to a specific date.