Weather plays a crucial role in agriculture. From deciding when to sow seeds to when to harvest, every farming activity depends on weather conditions. KisanDecks provides accurate, location-specific weather forecasts to help Indian farmers plan their farming activities effectively and protect their crops from weather-related losses.
Why Weather Information Matters for Farmers
- Plan irrigation: Save water by irrigating only when rain is not expected
- Schedule spraying: Apply pesticides on dry days when no rain is forecast
- Protect crops: Take preventive action before storms, frost, or heat waves
- Time your harvest: Avoid harvesting before expected rain to prevent crop damage
- Plan sowing: Start sowing when monsoon arrival is predicted
- Prepare for disasters: Get early warning for cyclones, floods, and extreme weather
Weather Parameters We Provide
Our weather service includes comprehensive data important for farming decisions:
Temperature
Current, minimum, and maximum temperature. Important for frost and heat stress alerts.
Rainfall Prediction
Probability of rain and expected rainfall in mm. Plan irrigation and harvesting accordingly.
Humidity Levels
High humidity increases disease risk. Low humidity causes stress. Monitor daily.
Wind Speed
Important for spray timing. Don't spray when wind speed is above 10 km/hr.
Cloud Cover
Affects sunshine hours and photosynthesis. Important for fruit coloring and ripening.
5-Day Forecast
Plan ahead with detailed predictions. See hourly changes for precise planning.
Farming Tips Based on Weather
Our AI system provides practical farming advice based on current and forecasted weather conditions:
- Before rain: Complete fertilizer application, harvest mature crops, secure stored grain, repair bunds
- After rain: Check for waterlogging, watch for fungal diseases, drain excess water, avoid field entry for 2 days
- High humidity days: Increase vigilance for leaf diseases, avoid evening irrigation, ensure good drainage
- Heat wave: Increase irrigation frequency, use mulching, provide shade for nurseries, protect cattle
- Frost alert: Cover sensitive crops, irrigate fields (water releases heat), smoke fires in morning
- Strong wind: Stake tall plants, secure plastic covers, postpone spraying, harvest ready crops
Spray Timing Guide
Best time to spray: Early morning (6-9 AM) or late evening (4-6 PM) when temperature is below 30°C, humidity is moderate, wind is calm, and no rain expected for 6 hours.
Avoid spraying: During mid-day heat, before rain, in strong wind, or when dew is present on leaves.
Location-Based Weather
Our app uses your phone's GPS to provide weather information specific to your farm location. Weather can vary significantly between villages even 10-20 km apart, especially during monsoon season. Location-specific data ensures you get accurate information for your exact area rather than district-level averages.
Monsoon Tracking
The southwest monsoon is critical for Kharif crop success in India. We track monsoon progress across the country and provide updates on:
- Monsoon onset date predictions for your region
- Weekly rainfall compared to normal averages
- Monsoon progress - which areas have received rain
- Break monsoon periods - when rain pauses
- Withdrawal dates - when monsoon retreats
- Post-monsoon rainfall predictions for Rabi sowing
Weather Alerts & Warnings
Receive timely notifications for extreme weather events that could affect your crops:
- Heavy rainfall warning: When more than 50mm rain expected in 24 hours
- Thunderstorm alerts: Lightning, hail, and strong wind warnings
- Heat wave advisory: When temperatures exceed 40°C for multiple days
- Cold wave/frost warning: When minimum temperature drops below 4°C
- Cyclone tracking: For coastal areas during cyclone season
- Fog alerts: Important for winter crops and road safety
Seasonal Crop Calendar
Based on historical weather patterns and current forecasts, we provide crop-specific calendars:
- Optimal sowing windows for each crop in your region
- Best time for transplanting seedlings
- Expected harvest period based on weather
- Irrigation scheduling recommendations
- Disease risk periods based on weather conditions