Google DeepMind’s WeatherNext 3 Trains on Weather Station Observations to Deliver 5 km Global Forecasts, Refreshed Every Hour

AITopTools Editorial TeamSeptember 4, 2026

What changed

Google DeepMind’s WeatherNext 3 uses weather-station observations and live satellite imagery to produce global forecasts at 5-kilometre resolution. It refreshes those forecasts every hour for Google Search, Gemini, and Maps.

What this means for you

People using these Google services can get more frequently updated, detailed weather information without opening a separate forecasting tool. The metadata does not specify regional coverage limits, pricing, or when the update will reach every user.

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