# KTUL Weather

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ktul.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 137,584
- **Rating:** 4.49 / 5 (1,955 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.602
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24
- **First published:** 2011-12-13
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 92 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ktul.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.ktul.com/category/191777/take-newschannel-8-with-you](http://www.ktul.com/category/191777/take-newschannel-8-with-you)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://ktul.com/station/privacy](http://ktul.com/station/privacy)

## Description

**KTUL Weather** brings a comprehensive weather experience to your Android device. This full-featured app offers high-resolution 250 meter radar, detailed future radar to track severe weather, and satellite cloud imagery. It updates current weather multiple times per hour, along with daily and hourly forecasts from advanced computer models.

Users can add and save favorite locations and benefit from a fully integrated GPS providing precise current location awareness. Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service are included along with opt-in push notifications to keep users informed and safe during extreme weather conditions. Ideal for mobile users seeking reliable and timely weather updates.

## Rankings

- #191,073 — 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.ktul.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

KTUL Weather is praised for accurate forecasts and ease of use, with strong map/radar features and broad US coverage. Several reviews note radar updates can alter functionality and be unreliable at times. A few also mention UI readability on the Daily page and occasional startup delays. Overall, the app is trusted for weather information, with room for improvement in radar behavior and UI polish.

### Pros

- Very accurate weather forecasts
- Easy to use and user-friendly interface
- Map and radar features are accurate and useful
- Reliable across the US, works well in many regions

### Cons

- Radar updates and feature changes have caused reliability concerns

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