Streaming Gets Smarter: Meet OBSWeather, the Live Weather Widget for OBS & Streamlabs
A free, browser-based weather overlay that adds context, professionalism, and interactivity to your livestreams. Visit obsweather.com to create your first widget.
OBSWeather is a lightweight, fully customizable weather widget built for streamers. You can easily embed it into OBS Studio, Streamlabs Desktop, or any software that supports browser sources. It displays current temperature, weather conditions, humidity, and wind — all styled to match your scene.
- Free Forever
- No Login Required
- Browser Source URL
- Highly Customizable
What Is OBSWeather?
OBSWeather is a web-based tool that lets you generate a weather overlay optimized for livestreaming. The widget connects to OpenWeather’s API to deliver accurate local data and renders it directly in your stream scene — no plugins, no installation, no technical hassle.
It’s designed to be simple yet powerful: you pick your city, choose your layout, and paste the generated link as a Browser Source in OBS. Within seconds, you’ll have real-time weather updates live on your stream.
- ✔️ Works with any OBS-based platform (OBS Studio, Streamlabs, etc.)
- ✔️ 100% free to use — no watermarks or paywalls
- ✔️ Built for performance — minimal CPU/GPU impact
- ✔️ Fast and reliable weather updates via OpenWeather
Why Add a Weather Widget to Your Stream?
1. Adds Real-World Context
For IRL or outdoor streamers, weather provides immediate context. Viewers instantly understand what it feels like where you are.
2. Boosts Professionalism
A weather overlay gives your stream a polished, broadcast-like look — similar to live TV segments or outdoor reports.
3. Sparks Engagement
Weather is universal. Viewers may comment, compare, or ask questions, turning a simple overlay into a chat topic.
4. Perfect for Events
Whether you stream sports, festivals, or IRL adventures, showing live weather helps your audience follow the experience better.
5. Lightweight & Easy
No extra plugins, no logins — just a clean browser URL from obsweather.com dropped into your OBS scenes.
How to Set Up OBSWeather (Step-by-Step)
- Visit obsweather.com and click Create Weather Widget.
- Choose your city or location coordinates, theme, and what data to display (temperature, humidity, wind, etc.).
- Copy the generated Browser Source URL provided by the site.
- In OBS Studio or Streamlabs Desktop, add a new Browser Source and paste the URL.
- Adjust width and height (for example, 400x200) and position it on your layout.
- Refresh occasionally to ensure your data stays up to date.
Key Features and Customization Options
- Live Data: Real-time weather from OpenWeather API with frequent updates.
- Custom Themes: Choose minimalist, modern, or broadcast-style layouts.
- Color & Font Control: Match your branding and overlay aesthetic.
- No Plugins Needed: 100% browser-based for maximum compatibility.
- Multiple Scenes: Generate different widgets for “Just Chatting,” “IRL,” or “Events.”
- Privacy-Friendly: Uses your own OpenWeather key, no hidden tracking.
Creative Ways Streamers Use OBSWeather
IRL & Travel Streams
Display live conditions as you explore — perfect for city walks, hikes, and outdoor adventures.
Event Coverage
Festivals, markets, and races benefit from showing local weather. It adds credibility and realism.
Community & Local Channels
Small-town creators can connect more deeply with viewers by displaying regional conditions and forecasts.
Gaming or Roleplay Streams
Add an atmospheric twist — imagine your stream’s world matching the weather outside.
Limitations & Best Practices
- Ensure your OpenWeather API key hasn’t hit its daily limit.
- If your overlay looks cluttered, switch to a compact layout.
- Some weather data may lag a few minutes behind real-time updates.
- Make sure the widget’s colors and fonts blend with your stream’s design.
- Test your widget offline before going live to ensure smooth performance.
Final Thoughts
OBSWeather is one of those small upgrades that can make a big difference. By providing a touch of real-world context, it helps your audience feel connected and informed — while keeping your stream stylish and professional.
Whether you’re an IRL streamer, event host, or creative content producer, OBSWeather offers a no-cost, no-hassle way to elevate your production.