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marens

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TAD or MyForecast weather script?

So far, both scripts are working great, but which one should you choose?
Both scripts use the same source (MyForecast).

These are the main reasons that can help you make a decision:

TAD

1) Your location is regularly updated on the website
2) You are not redirected to the nearest airport
3) The hourly forecast for the next five hours is fine
4) In the evening, the daily forecast shows the next day

MyForecast

1) You want more frequent updates
2) You don't want to be redirected
3) Want more details (Sun, Moon)
4) Hourly forecast for the next seven days

Note *
The detailed hourly forecast makes it difficult to download, and the script executes a little slower.

The good thing about both scripts is that they have similar icons and are easy to customize.

Enjoy. 

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unklar

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Registered: 2015-10-31

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Re: TAD or MyForecast weather script?

2) You are not redirected to the nearest airport

Sorry, I still can't confirm that.
Either the weather site selects the airport 40 km away or the airport 80 km away.
https://www.timeanddate.com/weather/?query=Lichtenstein
The prerequisite for this would be that tad or myF would take personal weather stations (PWS) into account. This feature was/is only available with accuweather etc.

marens

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Re: TAD or MyForecast weather script?

^ Lichtenstein/Sa., Saxony, Germany

 

MyForecast:

 

Last edited by marens (2026-05-10 13:55:40)

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unklar

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From: #! BL

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Re: TAD or MyForecast weather script?

^Only data from (nearby) airports is used.

That's why the weather data is often way off. In big cities like Paris, this is not so noticeable.

marens

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Re: TAD or MyForecast weather script?

^ My city is not too big (~500.000).

The TAD website doesn't redirect me to the nearest airport, but the "Now" section only updates after 3 hours (or more).
Hourly and daily forecasts are updated regularly.

That's why I created the MyForecast script.
The data on the MyForecast website changes several times an hour, similar to Accuweather.

Those who are lucky enough to have the TAD website working properly (for their location) can continue with the TAD script as it is more efficient, unless they want additional data.

Last edited by marens (2026-05-10 18:35:20)

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loutch

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Re: TAD or MyForecast weather script?

Hello

TAD & MyForecast

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marens

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Re: TAD or MyForecast weather script?

@loutch

It can be seen that most have switched to the MyForecast script, but there is no need to rush.
Test both scripts and see which one works better for you.

https://forums.bunsenlabs.org/viewtopic … 00#p150800

That's exactly what I thought.

I guess one of the scripts redirected you to a nearby airport.
The hourly forecast is different, the daily forecast is similar.

The TAD website shows the exact location.
Look here:
https://forums.bunsenlabs.org/viewtopic … 60#p150760

You will soon see which script works better for your location.

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