Active Weather FAQ

   
   
 
Questions
   
Q1. What is Active Weather?
Q2. How is Active Weather data loaded to my device?
Q3. How much does Active Weather cost?
Q4. How often is Active Weather data refreshed?
Q5. Where can Active Weather be used?
Q6. Which Garmin models support Active Weather functionality?



   
Answers
 
A1. What is Active Weather?
   
 
  • The Active Weather page displays the following information for the currently active or selected location:

    • Current weather conditions
    • Hourly weather forecast spanning 4 to 24 hours (model dependent)
    • Daily weather forecast spanning 4 to 5 days (model dependent)
    • Radar Map with previous hour animation in 10 minute increments
    • Cloud Cover Map with previous hour animation in 10 minute increments (model dependent)
    • Temperature Map with 12 hour forecast animation in 3 hour increments (model dependent)
    • Wind Speed Map with 12 hour forecast animation in 3 hour increments (model dependent)
    • Weather Alert Map displaying NOAA SAME weather alerts (Rino models only)
 
A2. How is Active Weather data loaded to my device?
   
 
  • The Active Weather feature requires an active Bluetooth or Wi-Fi internet connection to access weather information.
  • Weather data is not available outside established coverage areas.
 
A3. How much does Active Weather cost?
   
 
  • Active Weather forecast information and map data are provided free of charge.
  • Data connection charges from your internet provider may be incurred.
 
A4. How often is Active Weather data refreshed?
   
 
  • The frequency at which Active Weather data is updated typically varies between 15 and 20 minutes.
 
A5. Where can Active Weather be used?
   
 
  • Active Weather data is only available within established coverage areas:

    • North America




    • Europe




    • Australia
 
A6. Which Garmin models support Active Weather functionality?