# KOMO WX

> KOMO WX is proud to announce a full featured weather app for Android.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.komo.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 22,628
- **Rating:** 4.72 / 5 (312 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-01
- **First published:** 2013-09-26
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 91 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.komo.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.komonews.com/tv/contact/](http://www.komonews.com/tv/contact/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.komonews.com/about/privacy](http://www.komonews.com/about/privacy)

## Description

KOMO WX is a comprehensive weather app designed for Android users seeking detailed and timely weather information. It offers access to exclusive station content optimized for mobile, including a 250-meter radar — the highest resolution available — and future radar projections to track severe weather developments. Users benefit from high-resolution satellite cloud imagery and current weather updates multiple times per hour.

With hourly updates on daily and hourly forecasts driven by advanced computer models, KOMO WX ensures accurate and up-to-date weather insights. The app allows you to add and save your favorite locations and features fully integrated GPS support for precise current location awareness. Additionally, KOMO WX provides severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service with opt-in push notifications to keep you safe and prepared during hazardous conditions.

## Rankings

- #413,714 — 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.komo.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

KOMO WX is appreciated for its accurate weather data, simple navigation, and functionality as a local weather tool. However, multiple users complain about the 'follow me' location feature malfunctioning, persistent issues with freezing or unresponsive screens, problematic notifications that cannot be turned off, and unreliable widget updates. Despite these problems, the app maintains a loyal user base who value its general weather and news coverage but also express frustration with the aforementioned bugs and missing features.

### Pros

- App has a good layout and basic functionality users like.
- Provides accurate weather information, especially hourly forecasts.
- Easy to navigate and use, with necessary information given.
- Useful for tracking weather locally and in other locations.
- Has a dedicated and positive user base who appreciate the news/weather connection.

### Cons

- 'Follow me' location feature fails to update or work properly.
- App has issues with freezing or locking up, requiring restarts or reinstallation.
- Push notifications (especially audio) for precipitation can't be disabled properly, causing annoyance.
- Widget functionality is inconsistent and often fails to update or display correctly.
- Lack of past or historical weather data that some users desire.

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