Question 1

How do I import a route from Google Maps?

Accepted Answer

Open Google Maps and set up your directions (use a real address as your starting point, not 'Your location'). On desktop, copy the URL from the address bar. On mobile, tap Share in Google Maps and copy the link — WeatherGPX accepts it directly, no extra steps needed. Paste the URL into the Google Maps URL field in WeatherGPX.

Question 2

Which GPX files are compatible with WeatherGPX?

Accepted Answer

WeatherGPX works with GPX files exported from any major platform — track files and route files alike. Files from Komoot, Strava, Garmin Connect, Calimoto, 68°, and most GPS apps load directly. Very large files are automatically downsampled to the sample interval set in Settings.

Question 3

How far in advance can I plan with WeatherGPX?

Accepted Answer

WeatherGPX uses Open-Meteo forecasts, which cover up to 16 days ahead. Points beyond that window — or more than 2 days in the past — will show no weather data.

Question 4

Why do some points on my route show no weather data?

Accepted Answer

Open-Meteo covers a window of roughly 2 days in the past to 16 days ahead. If your departure is set further out, or a point's estimated arrival falls outside that range, no forecast is available for that point.

Question 5

Does WeatherGPX work everywhere in the world?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Open-Meteo aggregates weather models from national meteorological services worldwide and provides forecasts for any coordinate on the planet.

Question 6

What speed should I set in WeatherGPX?

Accepted Answer

Set your realistic average moving speed — not your maximum. For hiking, 4–5 km/h is typical; for road cycling, 15–20 km/h; for motorbike, 60–80 km/h. This determines the estimated arrival time at each point, which selects the right forecast hour.

Question 7

My GPX file doesn't load in WeatherGPX — what should I check?

Accepted Answer

WeatherGPX supports track files and route files, but not waypoint-only files. If your file still won't load, it may be in a non-standard format — try re-exporting it from Komoot, Strava, or Garmin Connect, or check its structure with a GPX editor like gpx.studio.

Question 8

Can I use WeatherGPX without a GPX file?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Enable Area mode in the Weather panel to get current weather for the visible map area — no track needed. Pan and zoom the map to any location and see the forecast there.

Question 9

Why did my WeatherGPX data disappear after clearing my browser?

Accepted Answer

Without a subscription, all your tracks, weather data and cached map tiles are stored locally in your browser. Clearing the cache removes everything. With a subscription, your data is synced to the cloud and restored automatically the next time you sign in.

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