# FOX 13 Seattle Weather App

> FOX 13 Seattle Weather App gives you the latest weather for the Seattle region

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kcpq.android.weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kcpq.android.weather)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.kcpq.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Fox Television Stations, Inc.
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 82,427
- **Rating:** 4.51 / 5 (870 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.520
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-07
- **First published:** 2015-01-27
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 103 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kcpq.android.weather)
- **Website:** [https://www.q13fox.com/](https://www.q13fox.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.fox.com/privacy-policy](https://www.fox.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

The FOX 13 Seattle Weather App delivers accurate, up-to-the-minute weather information specifically tailored for the Seattle region. Featuring 250-meter high-resolution radar, future radar projections, and detailed satellite cloud imagery, it allows users to visually track weather patterns and forecast changes reliably.

The app offers daily and hourly forecasts updated multiple times per hour from advanced computer models, ensuring precision. Users can save favorite locations, access weather anytime with integrated GPS location awareness, and receive National Weather Service severe weather alerts alongside opt-in push notifications for safety. Ideal for Seattle residents and visitors, this app combines powerful meteorological data with user-friendly features for timely weather updates.

## Rankings

- #241,642 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.kcpq.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

FOX 13 Seattle Weather App is praised for its accurate local forecasts, user-friendly interface, and useful features like radar and alerts. However, multiple users report readability issues caused by the recent update's color scheme, intrusive ads, and problems with the home screen layout and widget functionality. Some users also note prediction inaccuracies, particularly with rain. Overall, the app is favored for its reliability but recent changes have negatively impacted usability and user satisfaction.

### Pros

- Accurate and reliable weather forecasts including hourly and daily updates.
- User-friendly interface with easy to follow design and nice graphics.
- Useful features such as radar maps, lightning feature, and voice notifications.
- Local weather specific and timely alerts.
- Generally stable app performance with good link integration.

### Cons

- Recent updates introduced a white font on cloud background making text hard to read.
- Long and intrusive ads that disrupt user experience.
- Home screen and map display issues causing difficulty in reading and navigation.
- Widget stopped working and slow app loading reported by users.
- Inaccuracies and contradictions in some weather predictions, especially precipitation.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kcpq.android.weather)