AccuWeather, recognised and documented as the most accurate, most trusted, and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, and Perplexity, the leading AI-powered answer engine, today announced a strategic partnership to bring AccuWeather’s industry-leading weather data and severe weather alerts directly to millions of Perplexity users.
Through this groundbreaking strategic partnership, AccuWeather’s highly localised (hyperlocal) forecasts, real-time data, and exclusive features, including MinuteCast® and RealFeel® Temperature, will power Perplexity’s dedicated weather answer page, generative AI responses to weather-related user queries on Perplexity’s platform, and future Perplexity experiences. This collaboration ensures that users receive the most up-to-date and precise weather information for greater comfort and convenience, whether planning their day, travelling, or seeking safety during severe weather events.
Perplexity has chosen AccuWeather as its exclusive weather data partner because of AccuWeather’s proven Superior Accuracy™, as confirmed by third-party studies and comprehensive global analyses. AccuWeather’s forecasts consistently outperform other sources, and its database is the most complete and robust in existence, featuring over 300 parameters and more than 70 years of historical data.
By integrating AccuWeather data, Perplexity is guaranteeing that its weather answer page and generative AI responses to weather-related user queries are powered by the best and most reliable weather intelligence available.
Severe Weather Alerts: Save Lives and Protect Property
“We feel strongly that bringing our potentially lifesaving weather forecasts and information directly to Perplexity’s users is paramount to AccuWeather’s mission of saving lives and protecting property,” said Steven R. Smith, Chief Executive Officer at AccuWeather. “By partnering with Perplexity’s groundbreaking technology, we’re making it even easier for people to access AccuWeather’s known and trusted critical weather forecasts, seamlessly integrated into the AI-powered experiences they rely on daily.”
In addition to comprehensive daily and hourly forecasts, the partnership will provide Perplexity users with direct access to AccuWeather’s severe weather alerts. These alerts keep people safer by delivering timely warnings about dangerous weather conditions. Initially, users can access these alerts on demand through the Perplexity app and website.
AI Meets Meteorology: Setting a New Standard for Accuracy and Access
“Perplexity is committed to delivering accurate answers for any question, any time,” said Aravind Srinivas, Chief Executive Officer at Perplexity. “Weather affects many kinds of decision-making, so it’s natural to integrate AccuWeather’s trusted data into our answers.”
This partnership marks a significant step forward in combining the power of generative AI with the most authoritative source of weather data. It sets a new standard for people’s ease of access and their ability to act on weather information daily.