Move beyond the 10-day forecast.

In five quick steps, build a personalized Climate Lens Brief for the place you plan to visit, live, or work.

Note: This is an educational planning tool and does not replace official forecasts, alerts, or professional advice.

Step 1 of 5

Your destination

Enter your information and the destination you are assessing.

First name

Email address

Enter a valid email address.

City *

Enter a city.

Country *

Enter a country.

Step 2 of 5

Köppen Climate Classification

Use the map guide to identify the climate classification that most closely matches the destination you selected.

Select a climate classification.

Use the map to guide your selection

Take your time and identify the most accurate location on the map. Use the map colors and climate legend to choose the climate classification that best matches your destination. A more accurate selection will produce a more accurate Climate Lens Brief.

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The final color-coded climate map and legend will appear here.

Map guidance is provided to help identify the destination’s dominant climate classification.

Step 3 of 5

Geographic Identity / Terrain

Choose the destination’s primary geographic identity, then add any terrain features that significantly influence the place.

Primary Geographic Identity *

Choose one dominant geographic context.

🌊 CoastalYour destination is within about 50 miles (80 km) of the ocean. 🏝 IslandYour destination is located on an island. 🌾 InlandYour destination is more than 50 miles (80 km) from the coastline.

Please select a primary geographic identity to continue.

Terrain Features (Choose up to 2)

Select only the terrain features that significantly influence the destination. You may continue without selecting one.

🏔 Mountain InfluenceSignificant mountains are located nearby. 🏞 Valley or BasinYour destination sits in a valley or basin surrounded by higher terrain. ⛰ High ElevationYour destination sits at approximately 3,300 feet (1,000 m) above sea level or higher. ⛰ PlateauYour destination sits on a broad area of elevated land.

0 of 2 terrain features selected.

You may select no more than two terrain features.

Step 4 of 5

Community Resilience

Climate tells you what weather is possible. Community resilience often determines how that weather is experienced. Choose the option that best describes the immediate area where you will be staying—not the country as a whole.

Highly ResilientA major city or well-developed destination where transportation, utilities, drainage, emergency services, and weather information are generally reliable. Moderately ResilientA medium-sized city, regional hub, or tourist destination where services are generally reliable but stronger weather may cause temporary disruptions. Weather SensitiveA small town, rural area, remote island, or other location where limited roads, utilities, drainage, emergency services, or communication may make weather more disruptive.

Please select a community resilience level to continue.

Step 5 of 5

Review & Generate

Climate Lens Brief Version 5.1