Seasonal Forecasts

The South African weather service completes long term predictions for each season, offering insights into areas where unusual weather patterns are predicted.

Forecast accuracy

Monthly updates showing the level of accuracy achieved by the South African Weather Service in forecasting the weather

The Science behind the South African Weather Service

Descriptions of the methods, equipment and expert knowledge used by the South African Weather Service in performing its duties

Alerts and Warnings

Details of alerts and warnings in effect as well as useful information relating to alerts and warnings

Climate change

Discussion forum regarding the causes and impact of climate change

Weather Updates

Observations about and interpretation of weather patterns of unusual temperature, precipitation and other newsworthy weather events

Agriculture

Resources and services aimed at the agriculture industry in South Africa

Aviation

Resources and services aimed at the aviation industry in South Africa

Construction

Resources and services aimed at the construction industry in South Africa

Custom developments

Resources and services aimed at developing a bespoke weather product for users in South Africa

Education

Resources and services aimed at the Education industry in South Africa

Energy

Resources and services aimed at the Energy industry in South Africa

Environmental Management

Resources and services aimed at the Environmental Managenent industry in South Africa

Film and Television

Resources and services aimed at the film and television industry in South Africa

FMCG and Retail

Resources and services aimed at the FMCG and retail industries in South Africa

Forestry

Resources and services aimed at the forestry industry in South Africa

Government

Resources and services aimed at government departments in South Africa

Hospitality

Resources and services aimed at the Hospitality industry in South Africa

Insurance

Resources and services aimed at the Insurance industry in South Africa

Tourism

Resources and services aimed at the Tourism industry in South Africa

Transport

Resources and services aimed at the Transport industry in South Africa

General questions

General information about meteorology, its definitions and terms

Questions on Weather

Weather is defined temporally as current conditions and near future forecasts. This section provides information on weather definitions, processes and procedures.

Climate information

Climate is defined as the long term past and the long term future and this section offers insights into climatology and associated topics

Instruments and equipment

The South African Weather Service uses specialised equipment in the performance of its tasks which are discussed in this section

Forecasting

Details about the process by which the South African Weather Service creates forecasts for use by the public and industry

Interpreting maps and images

Guidance on how to read weather maps, charts and diagrams

Measurements and formulas

Descriptions of the various data that the South African Weather Service measures and how various conculsions are calculated

Education

Guidance for people interested in studying meteorology