Location Weather 3.3.0 Released: All-New Visual Gutenberg Weather Forecast Blocks for WordPress

Hey, ShapedPlugin Family! Great News, Biggest Updates! We’re thrilled to introduce Location Weather 3.3.0: All New Gutenberg Weather Forecast Blocks — a whole new era to create and display dynamic, visual, and block-based weather forecast sections on your WordPress site.

For years, as the #1 WordPress Weather Plugin, Location Weather has been trusted by thousands of weather-dependent businesses, bloggers, and creators. Now, with the release of Location Weather 3.3.0, we’ve taken another significant step forward with over 15 New Weather Forecast Blocks, making WordPress weather displays more visual, intuitive, and interactive. 

Furthermore, the introduction of Best Gutenberg Weather Forecast Blocks offers complete flexibility in block editing for weather visualization in WordPress. Using each weather block, you can build real-time, responsive weather layouts directly inside the Block Editor and showcase accurate & live weather forecasts, no coding required.

Excited? Let’s see what’s new in Location Weather 3.3.0.

Location Weather 3.3.0: From Shortcodes to New Gutenberg Weather Forecast Blocks

At ShapedPlugin, our vision with Location Weather has always been to make WordPress weather showcasing more intuitive & effortless. And, the massive upgrade of Location Weather 3.3.0 reflects that mission — offering a completely block-based editing experience with over 15+ new Weather Forecast Blocks. Each block fetches real-time weather updates from OpenWeatherMap and Windy Radar, providing accurate and live weather forecasts anywhere over the world. 

With stunning pre-designed layouts such as Cards, Horizontal, Detailed Forecast, Grid, Tabs, Accordion, Table, and Map views, along with complete customization options and global typography, you can effortlessly display weather while aligning with your website brand and theme.

No more shortcodes. No more switching editors. Drag, drop, and design your weather forecasting widget — all inside Gutenberg. 

So, don’t be late. Let’s explore the all-new visual weather blocks and start designing beautiful weather forecast widgets directly inside the WordPress Gutenberg editor.

The Visual New Weather Forecasts Blocks for WordPress

1. Weather Card Block
2. Weather Horizontal Block
3. Detailed Forecast Block
4. Weather Grid Block
5. Weather Tabs Block
6. Weather Accordion Block
7. Weather Table Block
8. Weather Map by OWM Block
9. Radar Map by Windy Block
10. Custom Weather Search (Child) Block

Key Features of Gutenberg Weather Forecast Blocks:

• 15+ Weather Forecast Blocks: Includes beautiful layouts like Card, Horizontal, Grid, Tabs, Accordion, Table, Maps, and more.
• Real-Time Weather & Forecasts: Displays live daily/hourly weather updates & forecasts, air quality insights.
• Set Location & Detect Visitor’s Location: Set location by City, ZIP, etc, and detect visitors’ location automatically.
• Pre-Designed Templates: Quickly start with stylish, multiple ready-made layouts for every block.
• Interactive Local & Global Maps: Display local & global weather overlays, radar animations with OpenWeatherMap and Windy integrations.
• Dynamic Weather Backgrounds: Use dynamic weather-based, or custom image or video backgrounds.
• Custom Weather Search: Let visitors check the weather for any city or region instantly.
• Multiple City Widgets: Display weather for several locations at the same time, ideal for global businesses.
• Complete Customization & Global Typography: Adjust colors, fonts, measurement units, and weather data to match your site’s style.
• Multi-Language Support: Fully compatible with multiple languages for a global audience.
• Shortcode Integration: Easy to embed pre-configured weather views anywhere on your site.
• GutenBerg Drag & Drop: Easy-to-edit blocks, fully compatible with WordPress 6.8.3.

What’s more? Using these Weather Forecast Blocks, you can display more extensive weather data, including: 

• Extended Forecasts: Display daily forecasts for 16 days, hourly for 48 hours, and 3-hourly for 120 hours; easily switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
• Interactive Visuals: Show weather data in collapsible graphs and stylish pop-ups with additional information.
• Comprehensive Weather Data: Display wind, UV index, dew point, air quality, atmospheric details, precipitation, sunrise & moonrise, and more.

The wait is over! Let’s See What’s New in Location Weather 3.3.0: All Visual Drag & Drop Weather Blocks, a new journey to make your weather display smoother & effortless.

Vertical Weather Card

Let’s introduce the first weather block called Vertical Weather Card. It gives you the power to display live weather updates in a stylish vertical card layout. With six pre-designed templates, it’s perfect for presenting current weather in a compact format that grabs attention. This is ideal for highlighting key weather details clearly while keeping your page clean. Follow this documentation for easy setup.

Key Features:

• Compact layout – stylish vertical card format.
• Live Weather Updates – real-time weather for any location.
• Forecast Pop-up – view detailed forecasts in stylish pop-ups.
• Air Quality Section – includes live air quality insights.
• Customizable Styles – adjust colors, typography, and layout.

Weather Horizontal Block

The Weather Horizontal Weather Blocks are designed to allow you to display live weather updates in a stylish, interactive horizontal layout. With four pre-designed templates, it’s perfect for presenting current conditions and forecasts at a glance. Follow this documentation for easy setup.

Key Features:

• Horizontal layout – clean, side-by-side weather display.
• Current Conditions – temperature, humidity, wind speed, and more.
• Forecast Support – daily and multi-day forecasts included.
• Location-Based Live Data – automatically fetches accurate weather.

Detailed Forecast Block

Want to show a detailed weather forecast in a combined view? A detailed forecasted block is the ultimate solution. It provides a comprehensive view of the weather, incorporating daily and hourly forecasts. It’s ideal for users who want an in-depth look at current conditions along with future projections, all in one organized layout. Read this documentation for easy setup.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Display – combines current weather with detailed forecasts.
• Live Weather Data – temperature, “feels like,” and daily highs/lows.
• Additional Insight – includes humidity, pressure, and wind speed.
• Forecast Breakdown – present both daily and hourly forecasts.

Weather Grid Block

Weather Grid Block gives you the power to display live weather in a clean, interactive grid layout. With three pre-designed templates, it’s perfect for providing a snapshot of multiple locations or forecasts at a glance, making data easy to scan. Follow this documentation for easy setup.

Key Features:

• Grid Layout – responsive and organized format.
• Current & Forecasted Weather – shows present and future conditions.
• Map Integration – easily embed weather maps within the grid.

Weather Tabs Block

The Weather Tabs Block is designed to display weather forecasts and data in tabbed navigation. It organizes weather forecasts in a tabbed layout, including Daily, Hourly, 7-Day, AQI, and Maps. With two pre-designed templates, you can showcase weather data, saving space while letting users quickly switch between forecast types. Check this documentation for easy setup.

Key Features:

• Tab-Based Interface – clean, navigable tabs.
• Space-Saving Design – compact presentation reduces cluttering.
• Interactive Forecasts – easy to switch between daily and hourly views.

Weather Accordion Block

The Weather Accordion Block is designed to showcase current weather, forecasts, and maps in a collapsible accordion format. It keeps your page clean while offering detailed information on demand. And, the four pre-designed templates make it easy to organize weather data for a neat and interactive presentation. Read this documentation for easy setup.

Key Features:

• Collapsible Interface – expand to view detailed weather info.
• Organized Data Display – structured accordion format.
• Clean & Compact – initial view stays minimal and user-friendly.

Weather Table Block

Another, Weather Forecast Block is a Table Block that presents weather forecasts in a structured table layout, ideal for displaying multi-day or hourly forecasts clearly. Two ready-to-use templates allow you to integrate detailed weather data quickly. Follow this documentation for easy setup.

Key Features:

• Table Layout – organized and easy-to-read format.
• Detailed Forecasts – multi-day and hourly forecasts.
• Quick Overview – structured display of a range of weather data points.

That’s all. All the above weather blocks you can use to display weather forecasts in different layouts. Now, let’s explore what’s more exciting: More Dedicated Weather Blocks waiting for you, directly powered by OpenWeatherMap & Windy Map.

Weather Map by OWM Block

The Weather Map by OWM Block is designed to offer an interactive experience with live weather overlays, powered by OpenWeatherMap. This block allows you to visually represent various weather conditions, such as clouds, precipitation, and temperature, for any location directly on the Map. Read this step-by-step guide for easy setup.

Key Features:

• Interactive Map – zoom, pan, and explore locations.
• Layered Data – show temperature, clouds, and precipitation.
• Real-Time Updates – accurate live weather from OpenWeatherMap.

Radar Map by Windy Block

The Radar Map by Windy Block is designed to showcase real-time animated radar data by Windy. Using this block, you can display wind flows, storm tracking, and various other weather layers, perfect for visualizing dynamic weather patterns directly on your website. Follow this documentation for easy setup.

Key Features:

• Animated Radar – visualize wind flows and storm tracking.
• Reliable Data – powered by Windy Map provider.
• Dynamic Visualization – live changes for weather conditions.

Custom Weather Search Block

The Custom Weather Search Block offers your users ultimate flexibility to search weather updates for any location in real-time, directly from your weather block. It works across all weather blocks, making your site highly interactive and user-friendly.

Key Features:

• Integrated Search – add a live search bar for weather lookups.
• Real-Time Data – instantly fetches accurate weather results.
• Universal Compatibility – works with all weather blocks for seamless integration.

What’s more? We are dedicated to making your weather display more effortless. Go beyond block limitations with the Shortcode Block — easily reuse pre-configured weather views anywhere on your site. You can use a shortcode block where gutenberg blocks aren’t supported.

How to create a Weather Forecast Block using the Gutenberg Block Editor:

• From your WordPress Dashboard. Scroll down, and go to any WordPress page or post you want to add a weather widget to.
• Click the ‘+’ Button to add a unique weather block.
• Search for your desired weather blocks (e.g., “Weather Card”) or find it under “Location Weather”.
• Click it to add it to your page, then select it and start designing your weather widget.
• Once done, click “Publish” and “Make it live” on your desired page or post. Simple!

However, watch the video below to set up your first weather card within minutes.

What’s Coming Next — New Gutenberg Detailed Weather Forecast Blocks

We’re not stopping here! While Location Weather 3.3.0 brings a new era of Visual Gutenberg Weather Forecasts, we’re already working on the next set of robust & detailed weather blocks to make your weather experience even richer.

Coming Soon:

1. Section Heading Block – Create beautiful section titles to organize the weather section seamlessly.
2. AQI Minimal Card Block – Showcase quick air quality snapshots in a clean, minimal card format.
3. AQI Detailed Air Quality Block – Display in-depth air quality insights with pollutant levels and health recommendations.
4. Historical Weather Data Block – Explore past weather trends and historical data for valuable insights.
5. Historical Air Quality Data Block – Review air quality reports over specific periods.
6. Sun & Moon Times Block – Show sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moon phase forecasts in a visually appealing layout.

Final Words

To sum up, at Location Weather 3.3.0, we embarked on this Gutenberg Weather Forecast Blocks journey to fulfill the dreams of our thousands of WordPress enthusiasts — to make displaying weather forecasts beautiful, interactive, and easy to use.

So, don’t wait! Download Location Weather 3.3.0 today and upgrade your weather widget with responsive Visual Gutenberg Weather Blocks. Start designing beautiful weather sections that engage your users, elevate your website’s look, and boost conversions, taking your business to the next level.