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DAKboard can pull in weather information from various sources and can be formatted in many different layouts.  To get started, open your custom screen and click ADD A BLOCK like shown:



NOTE: DAKboard can only present the data as it is supplied to us from the weather source. We do not control this data, its accuracy, or its changes. We only present it as it is supplied to us from your selected source.


Weather Sources:

All Data comes from the selected weather sources and is not manipulated by DAKboard. If you are seeing inaccurate weather, try selecting a different source or a station closer to you to improve accuracy. Currently, DAKboard supports the following Weather Sources

  • Apple Weather: Available with Paid Subscriptions only
  • OpenWeatherMap: Available with all Subscription plans
  • WeatherBit: Available with Paid Subscriptions only
  • WeatherUnderground: Available with all Subscription Plans 
    • WeatherUnderground no longer provides an API key. You can use your Personal Station API key, or a friend's station API to use this Service. See our article Add a Personal WeatherUnderground Station to DAKboard for more details

NOTE: You must add a location into the space provided so the weather source will work. If you have entered a location and no weather data is supplied this would be because the Weather Source you have selected does not have a station near that location. Try entering the nearest major city to see if the source has a station there, or use another source.


Weather Layouts:


DAKboard can be configured to show weather in many different layouts including the following: 


Current conditions only:



Current conditions with a short text summary:



Current conditions with forecast and moon info:



Condensed view with Feels like temperature and chance of precipitation:



Weather Settings:

Your Weather Block Editor will have a lot of options available under the settings. These are slightly different between the Predefined Screens and the Custom Screens available with the Paid Subscriptions. Below is a breakdown of what is available.


Predefined Screen:

Below is an image of what you will see on your Predefined Screen's Weather Tab:



The Settings are as follows:

  • Weather Source: This is where you can select the Weather Source that supplies you with the forecast. These options are limited on the Predefined screen and include the following:
    • OpenWeatherMap: OpenWeatherMap is a free weather service. This source may have multiple stations near where you live. You may want to use your Zipcode or street address to get the most accurate station.
    • WeatherBit: WeatherBit is a free weather service. This source may have multiple stations near where you live. You may want to use your Zipcode or street address to get the most accurate station. 
    • WeatherUnderground: This will need an API link from your personal WeatherUnderground Station. See our article Add a Personal WeatherUnderground Station to DAKboard to see how to add this source.
    • None: Selecting this will disable the Weather block on your Screen.
  • Location: This is how you select your nearest weather station. Using your Zipcode or full street address will help you find the most accurate station.
  • Units: This allows you to select between Fahrenheit or Celsius.
  • Extended Forecast: Use this if you wish to see a 4 or 5-day forecast. You can also turn this off. (NOTE: This feature will only work if your selected Weather Source supplies this data. If it is not functioning then the source data is not included)
  • Additional Options: Depending on which Weather Source you have selected, you will see different Additional Options. Below is a list of these options and which source supports them:
    • Show the current "feels like" temperature: If available this will show what the temperature "feels like" outside. This option is available with WeatherBit and WeatherUnderground.
    • Show the the percent chance of precipitation: If available this will show the percentage chance of rain for the day. This option is available with all Weather Sources.
    • Show severe weather alerts: This is only available with the WeatherBit Service. When a severe weather event is announced, it will present this on the screen for you.


Custom Screens:

Slightly more robust than the Predefined Screens below is an image of what you can see and use on your Custom Screen's weather block Settings:



These weather settings are as follows:

  • Weather Source: This is where you can select the Weather Source that supplies you with the forecast. All of our Weather Sources are available with the Custom Screen's weather Block:
    • Apple Weather: This source may have multiple stations near where you live. You may want to use your Zipcode or street address to get the most accurate station. 
    • OpenWeatherMap: This source may have multiple stations near where you live. You may want to use your Zipcode or street address to get the most accurate station.
    • WeatherBit: This source may have multiple stations near where you live. You may want to use your Zipcode or street address to get the most accurate station. 
    • WeatherUnderground: This will need an API link from your personal WeatherUnderground Station. See our article Add a Personal WeatherUnderground Station to DAKboard to see how to add this source.
  • Location: This is how you select your nearest weather station. Using your Zipcode or full street address will help you find the most accurate station.
  • Current Conditions: This will show the Current temperature. Depending on the Weather Source you are using there may be additional items you can add to this portion of your block. These are detailed below:
    • Show the current "feels like" temperature: If available this will show what the temperature "feels like" outside. This option is available with Apple Weather and WeatherBit.
    • Short text summary: Available with Apple Weather only, this will supply you with a text summary of what the weather is like. An example would be "Sunny this Afternoon"
  • Extended Forecast: Use this if you wish to see a 4 or 5-day forecast. You can also turn this off. (NOTE: This feature will only work if your selected Weather Source supplies this data. If it is not functioning then the source data is not included)
  • Additional Options: Depending on which Weather Source you have selected, you will see different Additional Options. Below is a list of these options and which source supports them:
    • Show the the percent chance of precipitation: If available this will show the percentage chance of rain for the day. This option is available with all Weather Sources.
    • Show severe weather alerts: This is only available with the WeatherBit Service. When a severe weather event is announced, it will present this on the screen for you.


Formatting Tab:

Additional settings can be found in the Formatting Tab of your Block Editor. These include changing your Temperature Scale from Fahrenheit to Celcius. See below:



  • Temperature: This allows you to select between Fahrenheit or Celsius.
  • Text: This section allows you to adjust the Fonts used in your calendar block. This will allow you to increase the size of the events you enter into your calendar. You can choose from several fonts, and adjust their size, color, and positioning of the Fonts in your Weather block here.
  • Background: This section can be used to set a background color in your Weather block. You can also set a gradient or blurring effect to this background
  • Block Title: This is where you can set a Title for your Weather block. This is useful if you have multiple weather blocks showing temperatures at multiple locations, or if you want to target a specific weather block when using Custom CSS with your Paid Subscriptions. See our article Applying Custom Styles to Screens to learn more about Custom CSS.
  • Linked Blocks: Enabling this option allows you to use the same setup for your weather block on multiple screens. See our article Linked Blocks and How to Use Them to learn more about this.



Frequently Asked Questions:


Below are the most Frequently Asked Questions about the Weather Block:




Why are the Temperatures so far off from my Phone's Weather Service?


Depending on what weather service you have selected in the Weather Block and what service your Phone uses, there can be vastly different temperatures. This is because your phone and its service may be selecting another weather station even if it is the same weather service. 



Why is the Weather so Different when I Select Different Services?


Each service has its own weather stations it can access. Most services have dozens of stations throughout your city and each of these can report a vastly different temperature. To get the most accurate results from the weather block, try entering your Street Address to find the closest station to you.



Why is the Temperature so Different from the TV's Weather Report?


Your TV station uses all the local weather stations to find an Average temperature for your location. They do not narrow down to a single station like our weather block can. This could lead to large variations based on how this data is collected and from what sources. Selecting the nearest station to you should result in the most accurate information on your DAKboard Screen.



Helpful Articles:


Having trouble?  See if these articles help.


How to Use the Predefined Screen Editor

How to Use the Custom Screen Live Editor

Add a Personal WeatherUnderground Station to DAKboard

Additional Weather Services