Whether planning a business trip or holiday travel, it’s important to know what the weather forecast is before your travels. This is especially true when it heat's up and storms spread across the country. And, among the top rated forecaster’s global is AccuWeather, which was named the most accurate weather provider in one-to-five-day-out global temperature forecasts by ForecastWatch, an independent assessment company.
The report by ForecastWatch looked at one-to-five-day-out high and low temperature forecasts, ranking top providers of consumer weather forecasts worldwide. Their study collected 11.4 million high and low temperature forecasts for 1,145 locations throughout the world for the first six months. Then, the data was compared with the actual high temperature, low temperature, and overall temperature – average of the high and low temperature – occurring each forecasted day. Their overall third-party evaluation names AccuWeather the most accurate source of overall temperature forecasts measured through a mean “absolute error” score and percentage of forecasts within three degrees. AccuWeather is also first in high temperature forecast accuracy, in addition to the top ranking in low temperature forecast accuracy, both measured in mean absolute error scores and percentage of forecasts within three degrees.
Weather temperature is a main forecast data point for consumers and businesses that significantly impacts decisions across activities and industries. Following one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel days in the United States in recent years according to AAA, more travelers will rely on weather information and updates throughout their holiday travel, turning to AccuWeather for the most accurate weather forecasts and warnings in the U. S. and around the world.
“As the most accurate source of actionable weather forecasts and warnings in the world, AccuWeather is the clear leader in helping people make smarter and safer decisions, through the holidays and year round,” said Dr. Joel N. Myers, Founder, Chairman, and President of AccuWeather. “Most important are the lives we have saved worldwide through our Superior Accuracy™. By communicating the weather most effectively, focusing on impact – telling people how, why, and what they need to do in order to save lives and minimize losses – AccuWeather has saved tens of thousands of lives and tens of billions of dollars in property damage.”
Accuracy is foundational to AccuWeather, reflected in the company’s name: Accuracy + Weather = AccuWeather. AccuWeather gathers the best and most comprehensive weather data to deliver forecasts with Superior Accuracy™. Forecasts are pinpointed for every location on Earth and extend further ahead than any other source. With the most complete global real-time and historical data, most robust database of forecast models, most advanced forecast engine globally, patented proprietary technology, and comprehensive validation results, AccuWeather is the most accurate weather company worldwide. AccuWeather saves lives, protects property, and helps customers and the public prosper.
AccuWeather is a powerful, globally recognized brand that is promoted and used across television, radio, newspapers, and digital media platforms in every country of the world. With more than 50 years of experience, clients, partners, and users all over the world rely on the consistent, excellent service and the Superior Accuracy™ that AccuWeather exclusively provides.
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