View and refresh real-time data
View and refresh real-time data
Open Real Time to inspect and refresh the latest available conditions for the selected station.
- To inspect every measurement in the current observation on iOS, see View Real Time Data.
- To change card order and visibility, see Customize the Real Time dashboard.
- For card-by-card behavior, including provider notes, see Real Time Cards.
Refresh data
Real Time refreshes automatically. The polling interval depends on the provider.
| Provider | Polling interval |
|---|---|
| WeatherLink | Every minute |
| Netatmo | Every 10 minutes |
| Ecowitt | Every minute |
| Ambient Weather | Every minute |
| AcuRite | Every 10 minutes |
| WiFiLogger | Every 30 seconds |
| Weather Underground | Every 10 minutes |
| Windy | Every 5 minutes |
Manual refresh
Use manual refresh when the latest timestamp looks older than expected.
- On iPhone and iPad, pull down to refresh.
- On macOS, choose Data > Refresh Real Time or press
⌘R.
If Weather Fusion shows Real-time data is delayed, refresh first, then verify station transmission, provider status, and network connectivity.
If the timestamp remains stale, follow Fix missing or stale real-time data.