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<meta charset="UTF-8" />
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" />
<title>About SunScope · The True Temperature</title>
<meta name="description" content="SunScope uses the Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI) and an original soak-factor formula to show how the weather will really feel on your body — including the effect of rain, snow, wind and solar radiation." />
<meta name="description" content="SunScope uses the Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI) and an original soak-factor formula to show how the weather will really feel on your body — including the effect of rain, snow, wind, solar radiation, air quality, pollen, and visibility." />
<meta name="robots" content="index, follow" />
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"@type": "WebApplication",
"name": "SunScope",
"url": "https://sunscope.net",
"description": "A free hourly UTCI thermal comfort forecast combining air temperature, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation. Includes vehicle interior temperature, indoor temperature, UV burn time, concrete surface temperature, and soil data.",
"description": "A free hourly UTCI thermal comfort forecast combining air temperature, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation. Includes vehicle interior temperature, indoor temperature, UV burn time, concrete surface temperature, soil data, air quality index, pollen, and visibility.",
"applicationCategory": "WeatherApplication",
"operatingSystem": "Any",
"offers": {
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"@type": "Answer",
"text": "The free tier shows 3 days of hourly data. The forecast auto-refreshes every 5 minutes while the page is open, so the current hour always reflects the latest available data from Open-Meteo."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Does SunScope show air quality and pollen forecasts?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Yes. SunScope includes three air environment columns: Visibility (horizontal visibility in km, useful for fog, haze, and driving conditions), AQI (European Air Quality Index combining PM2.5, PM10, ozone, NO2, and SO2, sourced from Copernicus CAMS), and Pollen (concentration in grains per cubic metre with a selectable pollen type — grass, birch, alder, mugwort, olive, ragweed, or total). These columns appear after Cloud in the table and can be toggled on or off in the column bar."
}
}
]
}
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agricultural and outdoor-work planning. Soil moisture indicates whether the ground is workable
or saturated — particularly useful for motorhome and caravan pitching.
</p>
<p>
<strong>Air quality, visibility, and pollen.</strong> Three atmospheric columns sit together
after cloud cover in the table. <em>Visibility</em> shows horizontal visibility in kilometres,
sourced from the CAMS model — values below 1 km indicate fog, below 10 km suggest mist or
pollution haze. <em>AQI</em> shows the European Air Quality Index (0–100+), combining PM2.5,
PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and sulphur dioxide, with colour-coded bands from Good to
Hazardous. <em>Pollen</em> shows concentration in grains per cubic metre for a selectable
pollen type — choose from total pollen, grass, birch, alder, mugwort, olive, or ragweed — with
Low / Moderate / High / Very High labels. All three are sourced from the Copernicus CAMS
air quality forecast.
</p>
<p>
<strong>The sky scope.</strong> The large circular visualisation at the top of the page shows
the sky conditions for the currently selected hour. The sky colour smoothly interpolates through
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intensity scale with the actual shortwave radiation at that moment. It refreshes automatically
alongside the forecast.
</p>
<p>
<strong>Day strip weather and temperatures.</strong> Each day tab in the date selector shows the
day's forecast at a glance: a weather icon representing the dominant daytime conditions (sun,
cloud variants, or precipitation), plus the day's high and low UTCI+P felt temperatures in
warm and cool colours. The icon uses the actual daytime solar elevation and cloud category data
so it reflects the real character of the day rather than a generic symbol.
</p>
<p>
<strong>Weather event banners and popups.</strong> When notable weather conditions are forecast
— such as a frost, strong winds, fog, or a heat event — a banner appears above the forecast
table with a brief alert. Tapping or clicking the event icon opens a detailed description
popup explaining what the condition means and what to watch out for.
</p>
<h2>What is the SunScope soak-factor?</h2>
<p>
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<p>
The default view — clean and uncluttered, showing the essentials for any outdoor situation.
<strong>Air temperature</strong>, <strong>wind speed</strong>, <strong>cloud cover</strong>,
<strong>precipitation</strong>, and <strong>UTCI+P</strong> — the adjusted felt temperature
<strong>visibility</strong>, <strong>precipitation</strong>, and <strong>UTCI+P</strong> — the adjusted felt temperature
that combines sun, wind, humidity, and rain into a single honest number. The right starting
point for most people most of the time.
</p>
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include <strong>air temperature</strong>, <strong>relative humidity</strong> and
<strong>dew point</strong> (important for condensation and mould risk in cooler months),
<strong>wind speed</strong> for ventilation decisions, <strong>cloud cover</strong>,
and <strong>precipitation</strong> — so you know whether to open the windows or bring
the washing in.
<strong>air quality index</strong> and <strong>pollen</strong> (useful for allergy
sufferers deciding whether to open windows), and <strong>precipitation</strong> — so
you know whether to open the windows or bring the washing in.
</p>
</div>
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<strong>wind speed and direction</strong> (essential for safe spraying windows),
<strong>cloud cover</strong> and <strong>sun elevation</strong> for light levels,
<strong>UTCI</strong> for heat stress on the person working outdoors,
<strong>precipitation</strong>, and the three soil columns:
<strong>surface soil temperature</strong>, <strong>soil temperature at 6 cm</strong>
<strong>precipitation</strong>, <strong>air quality index</strong> and
<strong>pollen</strong> (relevant for outdoor workers and spray-window planning),
and the three soil columns: <strong>surface soil temperature</strong>, <strong>soil temperature at 6 cm</strong>
(the root zone for most seedlings), and <strong>soil moisture</strong> — so you know
whether the ground is workable or waterlogged before you head out.
</p>
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channel wind into gusts down narrow streets, concrete absorbs heat all day and radiates
it back long after sunset, and the lack of vegetation means there's no evaporative
cooling. Columns: <strong>air temperature</strong>, <strong>wind speed and direction</strong>,
<strong>cloud cover</strong>, <strong>UV-A index</strong>, <strong>burn time</strong>,
<strong>UTCI+P</strong>, <strong>precipitation</strong>, and <strong>concrete surface
temperature</strong>.
<strong>cloud cover</strong>, <strong>visibility</strong>, <strong>air quality index</strong>,
<strong>UV-A index</strong>, <strong>burn time</strong>, <strong>UTCI+P</strong>,
<strong>precipitation</strong>, and <strong>concrete surface temperature</strong>.
</p>
<p>
<strong>Beach</strong> — UV exposure at the coast is significantly higher than inland:
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time</strong> for your skin type. <strong>Dew point</strong> captures the humidity that
makes hot beach days feel muggy, <strong>wind speed and direction</strong> matters for
comfort and sea state, and <strong>sun elevation</strong> tells you when the UV load
peaks. <strong>UTCI+P</strong> and <strong>precipitation</strong> round out the picture.
peaks. <strong>Visibility</strong> is included for sea-state and horizon conditions.
<strong>UTCI+P</strong> and <strong>precipitation</strong> round out the picture.
</p>
<p>
<strong>Events</strong> — for general outdoor gatherings: markets, sports fixtures, open-air
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temperature</strong>, <strong>wind speed and direction</strong> (useful for exposed
grandstands and open sites), <strong>cloud cover</strong>, <strong>UV-A</strong> and
<strong>burn time</strong> for daytime events, <strong>UTCI+P</strong> for overall felt
comfort, <strong>precipitation</strong>, and <strong>concrete surface temperature</strong>
comfort, <strong>precipitation</strong>, <strong>pollen</strong> (important for
allergy-sensitive attendees), and <strong>concrete surface temperature</strong>
— relevant for anyone standing or sitting on sun-exposed hard standing for extended periods.
</p>
<p>
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cold and wet conditions will actually feel, <strong>wind speed and direction</strong> for
tent and stage exposure, <strong>dew point</strong> for overnight condensation,
<strong>UV-A</strong> and <strong>burn time</strong> for daytime sun protection,
<strong>precipitation</strong> for planning, and <strong>soil moisture</strong> — the mud
indicator. Values above 0.4 m³/m³ mean the ground is saturated and vehicle access,
<strong>precipitation</strong> for planning, <strong>air quality index</strong> and
<strong>pollen</strong> — particularly relevant for multi-day outdoor exposure — and
<strong>soil moisture</strong> — the mud indicator. Values above 0.4 m³/m³ mean the ground is saturated and vehicle access,
camping areas, and walkways will be affected.
</p>
<p>
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critical for wind chill at speed and for avalanche and exposure risk on open slopes.
<strong>Sun elevation</strong> indicates glare and visibility conditions on snow.
<strong>UTCI+P</strong>, <strong>air temperature</strong>, <strong>cloud cover</strong>,
<strong>visibility</strong> (critical for whiteout and low-cloud conditions on the mountain),
and <strong>precipitation</strong> (snow vs rain) complete the picture.
</p>
<p>
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<strong>cloud cover</strong>, and <strong>sun elevation</strong> for visibility and glare.
UV exposure is significantly higher on open water due to reflection off the surface, so
<strong>UV-A index</strong> and <strong>burn time</strong> are included. <strong>UTCI+P</strong>
captures the combined effect of wet, windy conditions, and <strong>precipitation</strong>
rounds out the picture for passage planning.
captures the combined effect of wet, windy conditions, <strong>visibility</strong>
(essential for safe passage — fog and haze at sea are serious hazards), and
<strong>precipitation</strong> rounds out the picture for passage planning.
</p>
</div>
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<p class="profile-name">⚙️ Custom · Extra</p>
<p>
Full control over which columns appear in the table. Toggle any combination of air
temperature, dew point, relative humidity, wind, direction, cloud, sun elevation, direct
and diffuse radiation, mean radiant temperature, UTCI delta, UTCI, UV-A, UV-B, burn time,
vehicle interior, indoor, managed indoor, soil temperatures, soil moisture, concrete
surface, precipitation, and UTCI+P. Build exactly the view that suits your situation.
temperature, dew point, relative humidity, wind, direction, cloud, visibility, air quality
index, pollen, sun elevation, direct and diffuse radiation, mean radiant temperature,
UTCI delta, UTCI, UV-A, UV-B, burn time, vehicle interior, indoor, managed indoor,
soil temperatures, soil moisture, concrete surface, precipitation, and UTCI+P. Build
exactly the view that suits your situation.
</p>
</div>
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<tr><td><strong>Wind</strong></td><td>Mean wind speed at 10 m, with peak gust in brackets where significantly higher. Wind is the primary driver of wind chill — a key ingredient in the UTCI calculation.</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Dir</strong></td><td>The compass direction the wind is blowing from, shown as an arrow and abbreviated label. Useful for route planning and spray timing.</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Cloud</strong></td><td>Total cloud cover as a percentage of sky. High cloud blocks solar radiation, reducing daytime heating and UV exposure.</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Visibility km</strong></td><td>Horizontal visibility in kilometres, sourced from the Copernicus CAMS air quality model. Below 1 km indicates fog or very thick haze; below 10 km suggests mist, smoke, or significant pollution. Relevant for driving, flying, cycling, and photography.</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>AQI</strong></td><td>European Air Quality Index (0–100+), combining PM2.5, PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and sulphur dioxide. 0–20 = Good; 20–40 = Fair; 40–60 = Moderate; 60–80 = Poor; 80–100 = Very Poor; 100+ = Hazardous. Sourced from Copernicus CAMS.</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Pollen</strong></td><td>Pollen concentration in grains per cubic metre for the selected pollen type — choose from total, grass, birch, alder, mugwort, olive, or ragweed via the dropdown. Sourced from the Copernicus CAMS pollen forecast. Low = &lt;10; Moderate = 10–50; High = 50–200; Very High = 200+.</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Sun °</strong></td><td>The angle of the sun above the horizon in degrees. Below 0° the sun has set. The higher the elevation, the more intense the radiation reaching the ground.</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Direct W/m²</strong></td><td>Shortwave solar radiation arriving as a direct beam from the sun. The primary driver of skin heating on sunny days.</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Diffuse W/m²</strong></td><td>Solar radiation scattered from all directions across the sky. Present even under cloud cover; contributes to the overall solar heat load.</td></tr>
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<p class="faq-a">SunScope's soil moisture column shows the volumetric water content of the top centimetre of soil in m³/m³. A reading above 0.4 indicates saturated ground where a heavy vehicle is likely to sink or churn the surface. Below 0.2 is dry and firm. The Vehicle profile includes soil moisture by default precisely for motorhome and caravan users who need to assess pitch suitability before arriving on site.</p>
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<summary class="faq-q">Does SunScope show air quality or pollen forecasts?</summary>
<p class="faq-a">Yes. Three air environment columns sit together after Cloud cover in the table: <strong>Visibility</strong> (horizontal visibility in km — useful for fog, haze, and driving conditions), <strong>AQI</strong> (the European Air Quality Index combining PM2.5, PM10, ozone, NO₂, and SO₂ in a 0–100+ scale), and <strong>Pollen</strong> (concentration in grains per cubic metre with a type picker — grass, birch, alder, mugwort, olive, ragweed, or total). All three are sourced from the Copernicus CAMS forecast. Toggle them on or off using the column buttons above the table.</p>
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<summary class="faq-q">What does the weather icon and temperature on each day tab mean?</summary>
<p class="faq-a">Each day tab in the date strip shows a small weather icon representing the dominant daytime sky conditions — a sun disc for clear days, cloud variants (wispy cirrus, scattered cumulus, overcast) for cloudy days, or a precipitation icon for rainy or snowy days. Below the icon are the day's high and low UTCI+P felt temperatures in warm and cool colours. The icon is derived from actual daytime solar elevation and cloud data, so it reflects the real character of the day rather than a generic symbol.</p>
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<summary class="faq-q">What are the weather event banners above the forecast table?</summary>
<p class="faq-a">When notable weather conditions are forecast — such as a ground frost, strong wind warning, fog, or a heat event — a banner with a brief alert appears above the table. Tapping or clicking the event icon opens a description popup with more detail about what the condition means and what to watch out for. Multiple events can appear at once if conditions warrant.</p>
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<summary class="faq-q">How far ahead does the forecast go?</summary>
<p class="faq-a">The free tier shows 3 days of hourly data. SunScope Extra unlocks all 14 days. The forecast auto-refreshes every 5 minutes while the page is open, so the current hour always reflects the latest available data from Open-Meteo.</p>
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<summary class="faq-q">What data sources does SunScope use?</summary>
<p class="faq-a">Forecast data comes from <a href="https://open-meteo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Open-Meteo</a>, which aggregates ECMWF, GFS, and national meteorological service models. The UTCI calculation follows the Bröde et al. 2012 polynomial. Geolocation search uses the Open-Meteo geocoding API.</p>
<p class="faq-a">Forecast data comes from <a href="https://open-meteo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Open-Meteo</a>, which aggregates ECMWF, GFS, and national meteorological service models. The UTCI calculation follows the Bröde et al. 2012 polynomial. Air quality, visibility, and pollen data are sourced from the Open-Meteo Air Quality API, which draws on the Copernicus CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) forecast. Geolocation search uses the Open-Meteo geocoding API.</p>
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