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European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts
ECMWF produces global numerical weather predictions and other data for member and cooperating states and the wider community.
About European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts
The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts is a research institute and 24/7 operational service that produces global numerical weather predictions and other data for its Member and Co-operating States and the broader community. It provides forecast charts, forecasts, analyses, climate reanalyses, re-forecasts and multi-model data via the web, data servers, point-to-point dissemination and broadcasting, including access through its MARS archive.
Access to forecast products is managed under licence agreement types for groups including researchers, WMO members, commercial users and satellite data providers. Workshops are open to the worldwide meteorological community, though some training is restricted to member states.
Key features
- Global numerical weather predictions and forecast charts
- Climate reanalyses, analyses, re-forecasts and multi-model data
- Data access via MARS archive and dedicated data servers
- Point-to-point dissemination and broadcasting of forecast data
- Observation monitoring dashboard for input data quality
- Training courses, workshops and seminars on forecasting
Best for: Researchers, WMO members, commercial users and national meteorological services needing global forecast and climate data.
Good for
- Operates as both a research institute and a 24/7 operational service
- Provides forecasts, analyses, reanalyses and multi-model data with several delivery methods
- Works with WMO, EU Copernicus programmes, space agencies and scientists
Watch out for
- Access to forecast products requires a licence agreement type
- Some training is restricted to member states
European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts at a glance
- Website
- ecmwf.int
- Category
- Research & Data › Climate & Environmental Data
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts FAQ
How can I access ECMWF forecasts and datasets?
Forecasts, analyses, climate reanalyses, re-forecasts and multi-model data are available from the MARS archive, dedicated data servers, point-to-point dissemination and broadcasting. Researchers, WMO members, commercial users and satellite data providers can gain access under licence agreement types.
Who can attend ECMWF workshops and training?
Workshops are open to the worldwide meteorological community, though some training is restricted to member states.
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