Input METAR
EGLL 121250Z 27015KT 9999 FEW020 15/10 Q1013 NOSIG
Decoded METAR
Enter a METAR/TAF and press Decode
How to Read METAR & TAF
METAR Elements (in order)
1. Station, ICAO airport code (e.g., EGLL)
2. Date/Time, DDTTTTZ (UTC)
3. Wind, DDDhhKT[Ggg]
4. Visibility, nnnn (9999 = 10km+)
5. Weather, RA, SN, TSRA, etc.
6. Clouds, FEW/SCT/BKN/OVC + height
7. Temp/Dewpoint, TT/DD (°C)
8. QNH, Qnnnn or Annnn
9. Trend, NOSIG, BECMG, TEMPO
2. Date/Time, DDTTTTZ (UTC)
3. Wind, DDDhhKT[Ggg]
4. Visibility, nnnn (9999 = 10km+)
5. Weather, RA, SN, TSRA, etc.
6. Clouds, FEW/SCT/BKN/OVC + height
7. Temp/Dewpoint, TT/DD (°C)
8. QNH, Qnnnn or Annnn
9. Trend, NOSIG, BECMG, TEMPO
Cloud Abbreviations
SKC = Sky Clear
FEW = 1-2/8
SCT = 3-4/8 (scattered)
BKN = 5-7/8 (broken)
OVC = 8/8 (overcast)
CB = Cumulonimbus
FEW = 1-2/8
SCT = 3-4/8 (scattered)
BKN = 5-7/8 (broken)
OVC = 8/8 (overcast)
CB = Cumulonimbus
Common Weather Codes
-RA = Light rain · RA = Moderate rain · +RA = Heavy rain
TSRA = Thunderstorm + rain
SN = Snow · BR = Mist (1-5km) · FG = Fog (<1km)
TSRA = Thunderstorm + rain
SN = Snow · BR = Mist (1-5km) · FG = Fog (<1km)
Temperature Guide
Positive = Above 0°C · M prefix = Below 0°C
Example: M03 = -3°C
Small dew point spread = fog risk · Large spread = clear skies
Example: M03 = -3°C
Small dew point spread = fog risk · Large spread = clear skies