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Support the Future of Free Weather Data and Analysis

By contributing today, you keep vital datasets and forecasting tools freely available to millions of learners, educators, and storm chasers. Help us empower the next generation of meteorologists with open access to research-grade weather data.

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Perks of making a donation

By giving to Nexlab, you keep vital weather data and analysis tools free for millions of researchers, educators, storm chasers, and hobbyists worldwide. Your support not only sustains open weather resources but also deepens your involvement with Nexlab's mission. As a token of our gratitude, each donor unlocks benefits such as:

  • Exclusive Donator Role: This role gives donors a special badge on both the website and Discord.
  • Private Discord Channels: A space to preview upcoming features, provide feedback, and suggest new ideas.
  • Premium Tool Access: Priority access to advanced versions of tools, such as expanded model/data comparison options and increased saved/favorite limits.
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Planned use of donations

Help us continue delivering reliable weather data and tools—completely free—by becoming a donating member. Your support ensures we can maintain infrastructure, compensate our expert team, and innovate new features. Thank you for considering a gift that benefits millions worldwide.

Sustaining Our Dedicated Team of Weather Experts

NexLab Weather is powered by a small, dedicated team of part-time staff members who handle everything from development to maintenance and support. Donations directly contribute to covering their time and efforts, allowing us to continue providing high-quality weather tools and keeping up with community needs.

Hosting, Technology, and Infrastructure Costs

Running a weather data platform with thousands of daily users requires reliable, high-performance servers and resources. Donations will help us maintain and scale our hosting infrastructure, ensuring data remains accessible and tools run smoothly. These funds also allow us to upgrade equipment and computing resources as needed to handle the demands of our growing community.

Continued Innovation and Expansion

Beyond upkeep, donations will enable us to pursue ambitious updates and enhancements, including the full UI/UX rebrand, new tool development, and potential open-source contributions to weather data solutions. Your support keeps us innovating and empowers NexLab Weather to evolve for a broader audience.

Become a donating Member

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Acknowledgement on Donor Wall
Donor Badge (site & Discord)
Private Discord Channels
Advanced Poll Participation
Prioritized Feedback with Developers
Preview Upcoming Features
Geolocation Tools
Web Alert Push Notifications
User-Defined Color Enhancements
Custom Model Comparison Tool
Dashboard – Unlimited Favorites
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Monthly Donor Newsletter & Impact Insights

Looking to Sponsor?

If individual donations aren't the right fit for your organization or you're ready to make a larger impact, consider sponsoring NexLab Weather. Partner with us and have your brand seen by millions of users who rely on our free data and tools every day.

Prominent Logo Placement

Showcase your brand across our high-traffic platform—on the site footer, data views, and sponsor page.

Custom Feature & API Collaboration

Work with our team to develop integrations or tools tailored to your needs, while supporting the wider community.

Premium Recognition

Featured as a key supporter in our annual impact report, on the sponsors page, and in select communications—demonstrating your commitment to open weather data.

What Our Community Says

Hear from researchers, educators, and weather enthusiasts who rely on NexLab Weather every day.

"NexLab Weather has been an invaluable resource for my research. The free access to high-quality data and tools has made a significant impact on my work."
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Dr. Jane SmithMeteorologist
"As a storm chaser, having reliable and up-to-date weather data is crucial. NexLab Weather provides exactly what I need, when I need it."
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Mike JohnsonStorm Chaser
"The educational resources and tools available through NexLab Weather have transformed how I teach meteorology to my students."
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Prof. Sarah DavisUniversity Professor