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EuroMeteo Guide: Real-Time European Station Data

Use EuroMeteo Explorer to find European stations, inspect near-real-time temperature, precipitation, wind, and pressure observations, and export data to Excel.

Open the EuroMeteo Explorer

Maintained by Climate Explorer · Last reviewed 13 July 2026.

Quick start

1. Open the explorer and choose the parameter shown on the map.
2. Select a station marker or double-click a row in Stations Info.
3. Use the hourly slider and dashboard plots to inspect recent conditions.
4. Open Data and use Export Excel for offline analysis.

1. Introduction

The EuroMeteo Explorer is an interactive dashboard for exploring near real-time meteorological observations across Europe and beyond. Powered by the MeteoGate platform, it provides access to thousands of stations following the WIS 2.0 / E-SOH standards, including high-resolution data for temperature, precipitation, wind, and pressure.

2. Global Navigation (Sidebar)

The sidebar on the left controls the global view and filtering of the application.

• Find Station: A searchable dropdown to quickly locate a specific station by name or WIGOS ID.
• Map Parameter: Choose the primary variable to visualize on the map:
  • Air Temperature: Shows current temperature distribution.
  • Precipitation: Highlights stations with recorded rainfall.
  • Sea Level Pressure: Visualizes atmospheric pressure patterns.
  • Wind Speed: Displays real-time wind conditions.
• Data Source Info: Displays confirmation of the MeteoGate/E-SOH source and current data status.
• Station Count: Shows the total number of stations currently active and filtered.

3. Data Source: MeteoGate

EuroMeteo leverages the MeteoGate Observations API, which integrates data from National Meteorological Services across the continent.

• Real-Time Data: Observations are generally updated hourly.
• Retention: The explorer focuses on data from 5 March 2026 to present.
• Open Standards: Data is served via OGC API Features, ensuring interoperability and transparency.

For technical details, visit the MeteoGate Platform.

4. Main Navigation Tabs

The application features three main tabs at the top:

Map View

EuroMeteo Explorer Map View

The default view is an interactive globe showing weather stations.

• Markers: Represent active stations. Color intensity reflects the value of the selected Map Parameter.
• Time Slider: Located at the bottom, allows you to explore 24 individual hours of observations.
  • Current Day: The slider anchors to the most recent available hour (UTC). A 30-minute buffer is applied (e.g., if it is 14:15 UTC, the anchor is 13:00 UTC).
  • Past Dates: When selecting a prior date in the Select Period filter, the slider anchors to 23:00 UTC of that day.
• Layer Control: Change the basemap (Light, Dark, Satellite) and toggle labels.
• Selection: Click any marker to view a detailed popup with the latest values.

Stations Info

Stations Information Table

A comprehensive list of all stations in the network.

• Search & Filter: Use the table search to find stations by country or city.
• Capabilities: The “Parameters” column lists all meteorological variables reported by each station.
• Engagement: Double-click any row to load that station’s history since 5 March 2026 and navigate to the Dashboard.

Dashboard

The Dashboard provides a deep dive into the selected station’s data.

Plots Tab

Dashboard Plots View

Specialized visualizations show the station’s available trends:

• Temperature & Humidity: Dual-axis or separate timelines for air temperature and relative humidity.
• Precipitation: Hourly or 10-minute accumulation charts, depending on station capability.
• Wind: Wind-speed trends and wind-rose analysis.
• Pressure: Barometric pressure trends.

Data Tab

Dashboard Data Table

• Raw Measurements: View the underlying data points in a sortable table.
• Parameter Definitions: Explanations of the standard names and units are provided above the table.
• Export Data: Use the Export Excel button in the header to download the station’s record for offline analysis.

5. Parameter Reference

EuroMeteo utilizes standard CF (Climate and Forecast) naming conventions for meteorological variables.

Standard Name	Common Name	Unit
air_temperature	Air Temperature	°C
air_temperature_max	Max Air Temperature	°C
air_temperature_min	Min Air Temperature	°C
dew_point_temperature	Dew Point Temperature	°C
relative_humidity	Relative Humidity	%
precipitation_amount	Precipitation Amount	mm
rainfall_amount	Rainfall Amount	mm
air_pressure	Air Pressure	hPa
surface_air_pressure	Surface Air Pressure	hPa
air_pressure_at_mean_sea_level	Sea Level Pressure	hPa
wind_speed	Wind Speed	m/s
wind_from_direction	Wind Direction	degrees
wind_speed_of_gust	Wind Speed Gust	m/s
global_solar_radiation	Global Solar Radiation	W/m²
sunshine_duration	Sunshine Duration	min
evapotranspiration_amount	Evapotranspiration	mm
surface_snow_thickness	Snow Thickness	cm
cloud_area_fraction	Cloud Cover	octas

6. Troubleshooting and data limits

• A station disappears at another hour: Reporting availability varies by station and timestamp; move the slider or broaden the station selection.
• A parameter is absent: Stations publish different capabilities, so the dashboard shows only reported variables.
• The latest hour is incomplete: Allow for the explorer’s availability buffer and source-processing delay.
• Comparing stations: Confirm units, reporting interval, and timestamp before comparing values from different national networks.