Weather Forecasting Systems Market Report 2026

The weather forecasting systems market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $2.66 billion in 2025 to $2.76 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early development of manual weather stations, increasing deployment of radar-based forecasting, growth of aviation weather monitoring, adoption of satellite-based observation tools, reliance on basic atmospheric modeling.

The weather forecasting systems market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.19 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing need for climate resilience planning, rising adoption of renewable energy forecasting, development of hyperlocal weather prediction tools, expansion of smart agriculture insights, growth of advanced environmental monitoring infrastructures. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of AI-enhanced atmospheric modeling, development of cloud-based weather prediction platforms, integration of IoT-connected environmental sensors, adoption of sustainable weather monitoring technologies, growth of autonomous weather observation systems.

The growing adoption of renewable energy sources is significantly fueling the expansion of the weather forecasting systems market. Renewable energy generation, especially from wind and solar power, is subject to volatility due to its dependence on weather conditions, which makes effective forecasting systems essential to minimize downtime and enhance efficiency. For example, in April 2024, Climate Central, a U.S.-based nonprofit news organization, reported that in 2023, the U.S. generated 238,121 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity from solar energy, with California and Texas leading in production. A substantial majority of Americans have shown a desire for increased solar and wind energy while advocating for reduced carbon emissions. By the end of 2023, the total solar capacity in the country reached around 139 gigawatts (GW) from both utility-scale and small-scale installations, representing an increase of over 26 GW or 23% compared to 2022. Consequently, the rising utilization of renewable energy sources is anticipated to propel the growth of the weather forecasting systems market in the years ahead.

Leading companies in the weather forecasting systems market are focusing on developing advanced weather monitoring solutions to improve environmental observation, enhance forecasting accuracy, and support disaster management efforts. Sophisticated weather monitoring systems utilize multispectral imaging, atmospheric sounders, data relay technologies, and search-and-rescue transponders to collect, analyze, and transmit comprehensive meteorological data. For example, in February 2024, India successfully launched the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite aboard the GSLV-F14 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. INSAT-3DS, the sixth satellite in the INSAT series with a liftoff mass of 2,274 kilograms, is equipped with a six-channel multispectral imager, a 19-channel sounder, a Data Relay Transponder (DRT), and a Satellite Aided Search & Rescue (SAS&R) transponder. These capabilities enable better understanding of environmental dynamics, improved weather forecasting, optimized data utilization, and support for emergency response through advanced satellite technology.

In February 2024, Francisco Partners, a US-based private equity firm, acquired The Weather Company for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Francisco Partners aims to strengthen its portfolio in data-driven and technology-enabled businesses, enhance the delivery of advanced weather intelligence solutions, and support The Weather Company’s growth in providing accurate, real-time weather forecasting and analytics. The Weather Company is a US-based weather data and technology firm offering forecasting, analytics, and decision-support solutions for enterprises and consumers.

Major companies operating in the weather forecasting systems market are The Weather Company, Sutron Corporation, Campbell Scientific Inc., Airmar Technology Corporation, All Weather Co., Morcom International, Columbia Weather Systems, G. Lufft Mess-und Regeltechnik, Vaisala Oyj, Skye Instruments Ltd., AccuWeather Inc., StormGeo AS, Spire Global Inc., Earth Networks Inc., Skymet Weather Services, DTN Inc., MeteoGroup, Raytheon Company, Tomorrow.io, OTT HydroMet Ltd., Athenium Analytics, WeatherOps, The Weather Network, Met Office, WeatherBug Org., Weatherzone Org., WeatherBell Analytics Org., Meteoblue AG, Meteo-France SA.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have impacted the weather forecasting systems market by increasing costs for imported sensors, radar components, communication modules, and specialized meteorological instruments used in aviation, energy, agriculture, and transportation applications. Regions dependent on cross-border electronics supply chains - including North America and Europe - face higher procurement expenses and longer equipment replacement cycles. Nevertheless, tariffs are driving regional sensor manufacturing, encouraging local assembly of forecasting systems, and stimulating innovation in durable, cost-efficient atmospheric monitoring technologies that support long-term operational reliability.

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Weather forecasting systems integrate technology and science to predict the atmospheric conditions for a specific time and location in the future. The development of weather forecasts involves collecting extensive information about current atmospheric conditions, including humidity, temperature, and wind. This information is then analyzed using meteorological knowledge to predict how the atmosphere will evolve.

Weather forecasting systems come in various types, including short-range, medium-range, and long-range. Short-range systems are employed for forecasting over a brief period, typically ranging from 1 day to seven days. Components of these systems encompass data loggers, software, sensors, and hardware. Various equipment is utilized in weather forecasting, such as barometers, anemometers, hygrometers, rain gauges, thermometers, sling psychrometers, and weather balloons. These forecasting systems cater to diverse end-users, including aviation, military, energy, agriculture, marine, and transportation.North America was the largest region in the weather forecasting systems market share in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the weather forecasting systems market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the weather forecasting systems market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The weather forecasting systems market consists of sales of doppler radar, satellite data capturing device, radiosondes, automated surface-observing. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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